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.

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...

This 3D printed electric motorcycle saves more energy thanks to smart two-wheel drive

The team used Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) to 3D print several design parts of the casing and structural components As part of a Swiss student project named ETHEC...

Moi Composites showcases 3D Printed Fiberglass Boat at Genova Boat Show 2020

Moi Composites unveils a 3D printed fiberglass boat at Genova Boat Show. Moi Composites is an Italian start-up that is on a mission to 3D printing custom, powerful products using robots and advanced composite...

Finnish driver and entrepreneur invests in miniFactory Ultra 3D printer to produce spare parts

Those who turn their passion into a job know that they have to invest extra miles to raise their customers’ interest and make their passion profitable. That’s what we learned from Lightning Cosplay, Lil...

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