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...