“Gaining a competitive edge”: Sauber Group on Formula One and their next race with Additive Manufacturing
2022 rings in a new era for Formula 1: cars are designed with new regulations in mind – which means further complexities for racing teams pursuing speed and reliability. While these regulations are engaging...
Focus : Evonik on the development of new polymer materials and automotive 3D printing applications
The time I have already spent in this industry makes me realize that the power of an additive manufacturing process lies in its ability to transform a material. This is in any case what...
polySpectra and Fortify receive a funding of $3 Million to Advance 3D Printed Tooling
With a focus on automotive, the proposed work will address the critical need to develop improved methods for commercial vehicle part production. The project also features significant efforts to amplify underrepresented groups in the...
Formula Student Racing Team E-Stall improves performance of their electric racecar using 3D printed heat exchangers
The racing team E-Stall of the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences is designing and constructing an electric racecar to compete in the Formula Student competition.
In case you are not familiar with formula student competitions,...
Airtech produces 3D printed molds and composite production parts for the Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport
As part of a new collaboration, Airtech Advanced Materials Group, a manufacturer of composite tooling solutions headquartered in California has produced 3D printed molds and composite production parts for a newly updated Porsche GT2...
This is FreeFoam™, Desktop Metal’s Expandable 3D Printable Resin
Although its use can go beyond the most obvious range of applications, one of the commonly widely used applications of foam is seen in the automotive industry. From car seating to carpet underlay, it...
Cadillac CELESTIQ will feature more 3D printed parts than any GM vehicle program to date
At the heart of the Cadillac CELESTIQ’s fabrication, lie a solid EV strategy and additive manufacturing
With over $81 million of investment into its Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan – investment which will serve...
NASCAR to integrate First 3D Printed Production Parts to its Next Gen Racecars
High-Performance 3D Printed Windshield Air Vent and Underside NACA Duct Featured on Every Car
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) plans to produce the first-ever 3D printed production parts that will be...
Saint-Gobain saves around 170,000 euros and reduces lead times for tooling by 93% using additive manufacturing
Saint-Gobain, a manufacturer of glazing for multiple industrial sectors, has been leveraging 3D printing within its Sekurit business unit in the L'Arboç plant since 2019. The French multinational first appeared in our radar after...
IDAM Project: the consortium presents a digitally connected, fully automated 3D printing production line at BMW Group
Three years ago, on March 27th, 2019, twelve project partners officially launched IDAM, a project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and led by the BMW Group, that aims...