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.

The first tests of Ego Corsa, motorbike designed using 3D printing

CRP Group and Energica Motor Company have worked together to present an improved version of the MotoE prototype which has been unveiled to the public for testing during the French MotoGP™. Carried out by both...

Interview – GRYP co-founder Bastien Vanlathem presents their 3D printing solutions for vintage cars

Bastien Vanlathem, Belgian, has been living in Bordeaux (France), for 2 years. He met Gauthier Laviron during his studies. The two friends discovered that they share the same passion: vintage cars. This passion led...

Hackrod develops its sports car chassis using Siemens 3D software

When people think of virtual reality, they automatically think – big goggles, game controller in both hands and enjoy the ride because this is going to be wild. The general public could agree to...

TOP 3D PRINTING STORIES OF THE WEEK!

Finally, it is Friday. The day we all look forward to every week. Before closing off the computers and smartphones, before unplugging ourselves from the world – let us resume what we saw this...

The first 3D printed airless bicycle tire

Last week, Big Rep left us speechless after the manufacture of a custom 3D printed wheel rim. In the same context, the company recently introduced an airless bicycle tire. Printed with its new flexible...

How do carbon fiber and 3D printing make automotive fixtures up to 90% lighter?

In the automotive industry, a great deal consists in producing not only a performant part but also a lighter one. A recently launched modular system for automotive tooling enables to address this issue. Indeed,...

GM and Autodesk will develop lighter alternative propulsion and zero emission vehicles

General Motors’ next ambition is to develop lighter alternative propulsion and zero emission vehicles. To achieve this goal, the cars manufacturer needs to integrate advanced software design technology which it found in Autodesk’s expertise. The...

Belgian Group Solvay marks a milestone in the additive manufacturing industry

Solvay marks a mile in the 3D printing industry with the launch of 3 polymer filaments that would bring added value to 3D printed parts. It should be noted that the company first drew our...

News Round Up: Stratasys, EnvisionTEC, Optomec, Glowforge and MakerGear at Rapid+TCT

Rapid+TCT is one of those events that is acknowledged as the place-to-be when you are part of the additive manufacturing industry. Just as at every event, companies make new revelations regarding their sector of...

3D printing News Round Up: Digital Dot, Ansys, Peak’s 3D printed volleyball shoes

Today, interesting announcements draw our attention regarding 3D printing in the communication sector, the aerospace and automotive industries and the fashion industries. Massivit3D in Benelux Massivit3D, provider of 3D printing solutions for the communication and...