Our Automotive Portfolio

Passionate about cars? So are we! At Printhoek 3D, we embrace automotive innovation through 3D printing. Whether it's crafting custom parts, recreating vintage components, or pioneering futuristic designs, we bridge the gap between imagination and reality in the automotive industry. Our gallery showcases a selection of our work, highlighting our precision, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

Turning Automotive Visions Into Reality

MUSTANG SIDE SCOOP

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JEEP ODOMETER

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AMAROK SPOILER

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AMAROK ADOMETER

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IGNITION SWITCH

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Ready to Drive Your Project Forward?

If you share our passion for automotive excellence and are considering our 3D printing expertise for your next project, we’re here to help. From concept development to final production, we’ll align our services with your unique vision, ensuring seamless collaboration and satisfaction. Reach out to us to discuss your automotive needs and discover how Printhoek 3D can accelerate your journey from idea to ignition.

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Mustang Scoop - Preserving Automotive Heritage

Client: Private Collector
Industry: Automotive Restoration
Service: Reverse Engineering • 3D Scanning • Digital Archiving

Project Overview

Printhoek 3D was tasked with recreating a classic Mustang A-Side Scoop a part that’s no longer in production and virtually unobtainable in Namibia. Using reverse engineering techniques, our team scanned and digitally reconstructed the existing side scoop to reproduce its mirror image and restore the vehicle’s complete symmetry.

This approach eliminates the need for lengthy international sourcing, allowing restorers and collectors to reproduce discontinued components locally, accurately, and on demand.

Highlights

  • 3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering of the original scoop

  • Digital Mirroring to recreate the missing opposite side

  • High-precision 3D Printing for prototype and final fitment

  • On-Demand Reproduction through a secure digital parts library

Impact

This project highlights how digital manufacturing empowers local car restorers to preserve automotive heritage. By converting physical parts into reusable 3D data, clients can now maintain their own digital component libraries, ensuring future accessibility without storage or import delays.

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Mad Tuning - Jeep Digital Odometer Retrofit

Client: Mad Tuning
Industry: Automotive Customization & Electronics Integration
Service: 3D Scanning • Reverse Engineering • Product Design  • Retro Fitting

Project Overview

In collaboration with Mad Tuning, Printhoek 3D was commissioned to retrofit a Jeep dashboard by replacing its traditional analog odometer with a modern digital LCD display. The project aimed to modernize the interior aesthetics while maintaining the rugged visual identity of the Jeep brand.

Our team 3D-scanned the existing odometer housing to capture exact dimensions and reverse-engineered the mounting structure for a seamless fit. The replacement LCD module was precisely modelled and digitally integrated into the original frame using advanced CAD techniques and Boolean surface adjustments.

Due to build volume limitations at the time, the redesigned assembly was printed in two interlocking parts, later joined to form a unified, factory-style enclosure that preserved both the original design and mechanical fit.

Highlights

  • 3D scanning and reverse engineering of Jeep analog odometer housing

  • Custom CAD integration of modern LCD screen

  • Refined mechanical design preserving original dashboard layout

  • Seamless old-to-new technology integration for a professional retrofit

Impact

The Jeep Digital Odometer Retrofit showcases how reverse engineering, custom mechanical design and additive manufacturing can blend legacy vehicle craftsmanship with modern technology.
By reimagining the odometer cluster using custom design and 3D printing, Printhoek 3D and Mad Tuning delivered a result that bridges classic durability with contemporary innovation proving that modernization doesn’t have to compromise identity.

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Ricky’s Custom Cars - Airmarok Custom Spoiler

Client: Ricky’s Custom Cars
Industry: Automotive Customization & Performance Design
Service: 3D Scanning • Product Design • Additive Manufacturing

Project Overview

In collaboration with Ricky’s Custom Cars, Printhoek 3D developed a custom spoiler for a modified Volkswagen Amarok, nicknamed the “Airmarok” for its air-lift adjustable suspension system.

The project aimed to blend performance styling with precision engineering, resulting in a feature piece that ultimately helped the vehicle win “Best Car Amarok VW Division.”

Working from a combination of client-supplied reference images and an initial handmade mock-up, our team conducted an on-site 3D scan of the Amarok’s rear section to capture exact dimensions and curvature. Using that data, we designed and fabricated a custom aerodynamic spoiler that seamlessly fit the vehicle’s profile while maintaining the aesthetic intent of the owner’s concept.

Highlights

  • Full 3D scanning of Amarok rear body for precision fitment

  • Custom aerodynamic design derived from visual references and mock-ups

  • Enhanced aesthetics and performance appearance

  • Result: Award-winning build at VW Amarok Division competition

Impact

This project reflects Printhoek 3D’s role in automotive innovation, merging creativity with precision engineering.
By transforming conceptual ideas into tangible, performance-inspired components, we helped Ricky’s Custom Cars push the boundaries of automotive customization and drive home with a show-winning build.

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Ricky’s Custom Cars - Custom Dash Integration

Client: Ricky’s Custom Cars
Industry: Automotive Customization & Restoration
Service: 3D Scanning • Product Design • Custom Part Fabrication

Project Overview

For this project, Printhoek 3D collaborated with Ricky’s Custom Cars, a Namibian automotive customization specialist, to design a bespoke housing for a modified odometer cluster in a Volkswagen Amarok.

The client had installed a non-standard odometers that extended beyond the dashboard surface. To achieve a clean, factory-fit appearance while maintaining the unique custom setup, our team conducted a 3D scan of the dashboard console behind the steering wheel and used that data to design a precision-fit cover and housing.

The new component not only concealed the protruding gauges but also complemented the vehicle’s aesthetic blending custom craftsmanship with OEM-level refinement.

Highlights

  • 3D scanning of dashboard geometry for perfect fitment

  • Custom housing design for non-standard odometers

  • High-accuracy 3D printing with durable polymer finish

  • Enhanced visual integration maintaining OEM-like quality

  • Functional and aesthetic upgrade to existing dashboard layout

Impact

Through this project, Printhoek 3D demonstrated how additive manufacturing and design engineering can elevate automotive customization delivering seamless integration between aftermarket modifications and professional-grade design.
The result: a functional, visually cohesive dashboard upgrade that retains the Amarok’s factory elegance while highlighting the client’s custom craftsmanship.

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Ignition Switch Component - Precision Restoration Through Metal 3D Printing

Client: Confidential (Automotive Supplier)
Industry: Automotive & Mechanical Engineering
Service: 3D Scanning • Reverse Engineering • Metal Additive Manufacturing

Project Overview

Printhoek 3D was approached to restore a damaged ignition switch component that formed part of a larger automotive subassembly. The manufacturer quoted an extravagant amount for a complete replacement assembly unit despite the fact that only one small internal part had failed within the assembly.

To reduce costs and downtime, our team performed 3D scanning on the broken component, carefully reconstructing the geometry after reassembly with adhesive for scanning. The model was then reverse-engineered and optimized for metal 3D printing.

Since Namibia currently lacks local Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) infrastructure, the digital files were sent to one of our international manufacturing partners for production. Two versions were created one in stainless steel and another in titanium each precisely dimensioned to match the original component’s tolerances.

Highlights

  • 3D scanning and reverse engineering of broken ignition switch

  • Manufactured in stainless steel and titanium via DMLS technology

  • Collaborative production with international additive partners

  • Significant cost reduction versus full assembly replacement

Impact

This project showcases how digital reverse engineering and metal additive manufacturing can offer practical, cost-efficient solutions in the automotive and mechanical sectors.
By restoring functionality through targeted replacement rather than full-unit substitution, Printhoek 3D helped clients save thousands of dollars.

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Whitney Namwi Ntema

Whitney is an industrial designer redefining the intersection of creativity and advanced manufacturing. At Printhoek 3D, she bridges engineering precision and visual design, ensuring every product reflects both function and identity. Her expertise in digital fabrication and branding enhances the bureau’s capabilities, turning innovation into design that inspires.

Whitney Namwi Ntema

Industrial Designer & Branding Specialist

Daniel is a mechatronic engineer with a strong background in programming, electronics, and product development. He has collaborated with Printhoek 3D on groundbreaking projects such as PET recycling systems and advanced prototyping solutions. Driven by curiosity and problem-solving, he brings research and innovation that turn ambitious ideas into practical technologies.

Daniel James Godfrey

Mechatronic Engineer & R&D Specialist

Justin Cole

Justin oversees workshop operations and ensures every print that leaves Printhoek 3D meets uncompromising quality standards. With years of hands-on expertise in additive manufacturing, inspection, and post-processing, he is dedicated to producing precise, reliable results. His eye for detail and commitment to excellence safeguard the bureau’s reputation for world-class precision.

Justin Rain Cole

Workshop & Quality Lead

Gino Fourie

Gino blends mechanical design expertise with sharp business and financial insight to keep Printhoek 3D operating at peak efficiency. From managing multi-printer farms to implementing real-time tracking systems, he ensures smooth workflows and scalable growth. His ability to connect engineering precision with strategic operations makes him a driving force behind the bureau’s expansion.

Gino Fourie

Head of Operations

Romar Quitasol

Romar is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur driving Industry 4.0 in Namibia. He founded Printhoek 3D to pioneer advanced additive manufacturing and has over a decade of experience in 3D printing, scanning, and mechanical design. His mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible, transforming complex engineering challenges into future-ready solutions

Rodolfo Marcial (Romar) Rañola Quitasol

Founder & CEO