Formula 1 Teams Use 3D Printing to Navigate New Engine Compression Ratio Rules
Mercedes and Red Bull have reportedly found a way to work around Formula 1's new compression ratio regulations for the 2026 season. The... read more »
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3D printing in the automotive industry.
BMW Group Expands 3D Printing Operations Under New Leadership
The BMW Group has appointed Timo Göbel as the new head of its Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC), focusing on further integration of 3D... read more »
Additive Drives Raises €25 Million for 3D Printed Electric Motor Technology
Additive Drives, a German manufacturer of 3D-printed electric motors, has secured over €25 million in funding to expand its energy-efficient motor technology globally.... read more »
West Midlands Police Adopts 3D Printing for Vehicle Fleet Maintenance
England-based West Midlands Police has integrated 3D printing into its vehicle maintenance operations following an initiative by one of its technicians. Daniel Starns,... read more »
Brose Deploys New Metal 3D Printer for Automotive Series Production
German automotive supplier Brose has installed a new metal 3D printer developed in collaboration with Farsoon Technologies. The system features an extended build... read more »
Toyota Uses Large Scale 3D Printing for Electric Race Car Concept
Toyota will display its bZ Time Attack Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 4-7. The fully electric concept... read more »
Graham Rahal Performance Uses Markforged 3D Printer to Create Lamborghini Exhaust Components
Graham Rahal Performance (GRP), a high-performance automotive parts shop in Zionsville, Indiana, has detailed its use of additive manufacturing to produce exhaust components... read more »
Ford Uses 3D Printing to Optimize Mustang GTD Aerodynamics for Record Nürburgring Lap
Ford achieved a 6:52.072 lap time with the 2025 Mustang GTD at the Nürburgring in April 2025, placing it among the top 10... read more »
Fraunhofer, MacLean-Fogg, and Toyota Develop Large-Scale 3D Printing System for Automotive Die Casting Molds
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has partnered with powder manufacturer MacLean-Fogg and Toyota to develop a 3D printing solution for manufacturing... read more »
BMW Group Converts Waste Into New Manufacturing Components
BMW Group has developed a recycling system that converts waste 3D printing powder and used parts into new filament for manufacturing production tools... read more »
Bentley Unveils EXP 15 Design Concept Featuring 3D Printed Titanium Finishes
Bentley Motors has revealed its EXP 15 concept vehicle at the opening of its new design studio in Crewe. The five-meter concept model... read more »
3D Printed Metal Molds Poised to Accelerate US Auto Manufacturing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have demonstrated that 3D-printed metal molds offer significant advantages for producing large composite components for automotive manufacturing.... read more »
3D Printed Electric Motorcycle by DAB Motors Inspired by Akira’s Iconic Bike
DAB Motors and Vita Veloce Team (VVT) have unveiled a custom electric motorcycle featuring 3D printed bodywork inspired by the iconic bike from... read more »
Lyten Unveils Motorsports Initiative for 3D Graphene Supermaterials in Racing
Lyten has announced the launch of Lyten Motorsports in partnership with INDYCAR Experience. The new venture aims to apply Lyten's 3D Graphene technology... read more »
Ford Utilizes 3D Printing in Red Bull F1 Powertrain Development
Ford Performance is increasing its involvement in the development of Red Bull's 2026 Formula 1 powertrain, with 3D printing playing a key role... read more »
Mandrill’s Custom Bonneville T120 Street Tracker Reimagines Classic Design
Chinese custom shop Mandrill Garage has transformed a Triumph Bonneville T120 into a street tracker that blends racing aesthetics with practical functionality. The... read more »
Donkervoort’s New P24 RS Supercar Uses 3D-Printed Intercoolers
Conflux Technology, an Australian company specializing in heat exchangers, has created a 3D-printed intercooler for Donkervoort's upcoming P24 RS supercar. The metal 3D-printed... read more »
Cadillac CELESTIQ Features Over 100 3D Printed Parts in Luxury Hand-Built Design
General Motors has expanded its use of additive manufacturing beyond prototyping to include functional parts in production vehicles. The Cadillac CELESTIQ, a hand-built... read more »
Slate Introduces Customizable Electric Truck Starting Under $20,000
Michigan-based startup Slate is developing a minimalist electric truck with a focus on affordability and customization. The Slate Truck, targeting a price below... read more »
3D Printed Supercar Proves the Future of DIY Automotive Engineering
A Canadian automotive enthusiast has created a replica of the Bugatti Divo using 3D printing technology in his garage. The builder utilized digital... read more »
