Automated 3D Production Line for Sand Cores Unveiled
Voxeljet AG, in collaboration with Loramendi, has introduced the first fully automated additive serial 3D production line for sand cores. This development is... read more »
Automotive
3D printing in the automotive industry.
Ford’s 3D Printed Coil Enhances Transit Reliability
Ford's exploration into 3D printing has been evident in its operations over recent years. The Valencia Assembly plant in Spain and the Cologne... read more »
Turbofan Wheels Are Making a Comeback Thanks to 3D Printing
Turbofan wheels, symbolic of premier race cars from the 1970s and 1980s, transitioned to a hallmark of street style. Currently, acquiring them can... read more »
Digital Marketplace for 3D Car Parts Launches
Autentica Car Parts is set to introduce a digital marketplace for 3D printable car parts. Operating from Sci-Tech Daresbury, Cheshire (UK), this platform... read more »
The Rise of RYSE 3D: From Garage Startup to Global Ambitions
In the UK's Shipston-on-Stour, RYSE 3D is setting its sights on international horizons. Founded by Mitchell Barnes in 2017, the company's vision is... read more »
Helixx Unveils 3D Printed Commercial Vehicle
British company Helixx has revealed its 3D printed all-electric delivery van as the precursor to a series of commercial vehicles. The compact van... read more »
Siemens Makes Use of Digital Thread to Optimize 3D Printing
In the world of additive manufacturing, finding practical, real-world applications that truly demonstrate its potential can be a challenge. Siemens Industry tackled this... read more »
3D Printed Sand Used to Develop Tesla Gigamolds
In a quiet but significant move, Tesla is poised to redefine the landscape of electric vehicle (EV) production. The company has employed a... read more »
Maserati Turns to 3D Printing for Body Modeling
Maserati has introduced the MCXtrema racer, a departure from traditional design methods, reflecting the brand's racing heritage and modern technology. Revealed at Monterey... read more »
Volkswagen Driving AM Research Breakthroughs for Sustainable Transportation
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is ramping up its efforts in automotive research to advance electric mobility and sustainable transportation innovation in... read more »
Ram Truck to Get 3D Printed Accessories
Stellantis, the parent company of Ram Trucks, is following in Ford's footsteps by introducing a 3D printed accessories system for its upcoming Ram... read more »
RapidFlight Buys Up Local Motors’ IP Portfolio
RapidFlight, a Virginia-based unmanned aircraft manufacturing company, has made a strategic move by acquiring the intellectual property (IP) portfolio of Local Motors. This... read more »
Researchers Retread Tyres with 3D Printing
A team led by Chris Williams, the L.S. Randolph Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, has received a $1.5 million grant from... read more »
Ford to Take Delivery of Titanium Printed Parts for Racing
IperionX, a leading provider of titanium components, has announced a Scope of Work (SoW) agreement with Ford Motor Company. This collaboration stems from... read more »
Equipmake Reveals High-Power Electric Drive System with 3D Printed Motor Housing
Equipmake, a UK-based company specializing in electrification products for battery-electric vehicle drivetrains, is set to showcase its groundbreaking Ampere-220 e-axle system at Battery... read more »
Dubai Police Force Unveils New SWAT Truck with 3D Printed Components
Dubai police have unveiled their newest high-tech security vehicle, the Ghiath Smart Patrol supertruck from luxury car manufacturer W Motors. According to local... read more »
BWT Alpine F1 Team Doubles Down on 3D Printing
The BWT Alpine F1 Team has purchased four SLA 750 3D printing systems from 3D Systems to improve their additive manufacturing workflow. The... read more »
Dakar Rally Car Gets Steel 3D Printing Treatment
The Dakar Rally is a brutal annual race that has taken part in Saudi Arabia for the last few years. This year, it... read more »
3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Announce Multi-year Partnership
American stock car team Stewart-Haas Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with 3D Systems, with the goal of utilizing additive manufacturing for the... read more »
Recap: Automotive Additive Manufacturing in 2022
The automotive industry adopted additive manufacturing for the production of fixtures and assembly aids fairly quickly. But it wasn’t until April 2014 that... read more »
