Defining “Mass” in AM: Can 3D printer farms deliver consumer-scale production?
As the surge in entry-level 3D printer shipments tops 1 million in Q1, I can’t help but link it to the growing rise of...
Some ideas are so obvious they seem impossible. Michael Molitch-Hou’s book is both.
There are projects you come across and immediately think: this needed to exist. Michael Molitch-Hou's Impossible Works: The Book of 3D Printed Art is...
JEC World 2026: Additive Manufacturing is in the details
It was mostly a cloudy, occasionally rainy week in Paris, with only brief glimpses of sunshine. Yet inside the halls of JEC World 2026,...
JEC 2026: NUGAE demonstrates the capabilities of robotic 3D printing for large marine structures
At JEC World 2026, NUGAE showcases a structural component that demonstrates how robotic 3D printing can transform the way boats and large composite structures...
Opinion | Does AM increase the value of (luxury) goods?
The paradox of innovation and exclusivity
According to a McKinsey report, over the past five years, the luxury industry experienced a period of exceptional value...
Multimatic Motorsports proves reliability of 3D printed thermal systems on the track. Here is how.
A 3D-printed, configurable transmission oil cooler from Conflux Technology has completed a full-distance endurance race on a Multimatic-engineered car, demonstrating the viability of additively...
Kia incorporates 3D printed parts into its latest concept vehicle
As part of the Milan Design Week, Kia Corporation recently showcased the perspectives of designers involved in the development of its new Platform Beyond...
Farsoon and electric motorbike developer 3D print over 1,000 titanium parts for the KLINGA project
Last year, 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon partnered with Stark Future, a developer of electric motorcycles, to advance series production of premium electric motorcycle components...
Vittori, Totum 3D, and ShapeUp Studios plan to use AM for hypercars, eVTOL, and electric jet programs.
Vittori’s roadmap is packed with projects that involve the use of additive manufacturing for hypercars, eVTOL, and electric jet programs. The company that engineers...
The use of additive manufacturing in high-performance cars: Existing applications and current challenges
In high-performance cars, manufacturers leverage the flexibility and precision of Additive Manufacturing (AM) to push the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and customization. From engine...