Additive manufacturing for the automotive industry

The automotive industry is one of the top sectors that drive the growth of the additive manufacturing market. Car manufacturers and 3D Printing service bureaus take advantage of the technology to meet various challenges including light weighting and materials scarcity.

SLM Solutions’ new industrial 3D printer produces a Porsche E-drive housing of 590 x 560 x 367 mm in 21 hours

After the real hit it had with the launch of the NXG XII 600, SLM Solutions unveils today the first part 3D printed on its 12-Laser Machine: an E-Drive housing from Porsche. This first application...

General Motors opens new Additive Manufacturing Center and reveals production vehicles that will include 3D printed parts

The car manufacturer aims to increase agility and speed General Motors has opened a 15,000-square-foot (1394 m2) Additive Manufacturing Center, a facility dedicated to industrialize 3D printing technology in the automotive industry. Named Additive...

BMW Group combines industrial 3D printing with Generative Design & Artificial Intelligence in Product Development

Since it has opened its additive manufacturing campus, BMW Group has generated even more interest within the additive manufacturing industry. Not only is the car manufacturer involved in several projects to advance the full...

This 3D-printed wheel carrier with an integrated brake caliper has been developed for Fiat Chrysler

Car manufacturer Fiat Chrysler partners with Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies IAPT (Fraunhofer IAPT) to develop a 3D-printed wheel carrier with an integrated brake caliper for an FCA sports car. Wheel carrier with...

Leavine Family Racing explores other applications in car racing with MakerBot METHOD X™ 3D printer

Since it had discovered 3D printing can provide a cost-effective approach to making inch-wide pucks used to fill holes in the splitters on the cars, NASCAR Cup Series Team Leavine Family Racing has become...

Purmundus Challenge: Contestants explore the potential of AM under the motto “Geometry and Material in Harmony” (Part 2)

We recently unveiled a first range of creations that sparked the most our interest as part of the Purmundus Challenge. As a reminder, contestants of the 2020 edition of this competition explored the potential...

Additive Manufacturing helps Wabtec achieve its Sustainability goals

Building a Stronger Wabtec In its 2020 Sustainability report, Wabtec Corporation  highlights its achievements in building a more sustainable future by developing innovative technologies and driving responsible operations. For those who are not familiar with the...

Thermwood reveals a New Approach to 3D Printing a Yacht Hull Mold

 Thermwood recently 3D printed several sections from a 51-foot long yacht hull mold to demonstrate how only a single mold may be needed for the manufacture of larger vessels, such as yachts. The printed sections...

Rolls Royce features 3D printed bodywork forms in its new Ghost Extended

Through the launch of its Ghost Extended car, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reveals the capabilities of a technologies suite that ultimately enhances the driving experience in urban and country settings. The engineering team of the...

75 3D Printed Parts help Chevrolet achieve over 128747 Km (80 000 Miles) of racing

With over 128747 Km (80 000 Miles) travelled, Chevrolet has been able to stand out from the crowd during racings. For those who do not know, Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors, an early...