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.

Automotive manufacturer LIUX teases a car made up of plants and 3D printing

A car made up of plants and 3D printing, intriguing right? Spain-based car manufacturer LIUX, founded in 2021, is trying to reinvent the wheel...

When 3D printing enables Carbon, adidas and Lexus to bring to life a Lexus inspired by ‘BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER’

Luxury automaker Lexus unveils a Lexus RX 500h F SPORT transformed into an eye-catching crossover inspired by Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. This transformation...

This is UILA, a 3D-printed hybrid vehicle combining e-bike and Electrical Vehicle

Yesterday at Formnext, we witnessed the official unveiling of UILA, a 3D printed hybrid vehicle combining e-bike and electrical vehicle. With the weight of...

Ogle Models relies on SLA 3D printing to bring environmentally friendly concept car to life

Ogle, a provider of 3D printing, prototyping and model making services, took part in the creation of a concept all-electric vehicle for British design...

Daimler Buses’ 3D printed parts shop is now effective

A few months ago, automotive company Daimler Buses announced the possibility for owners of Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses/touring coaches to 3D print their spare...

The Ford GT Special Edition integrates two titanium 3D printed parts

Car manufacturer Ford recently unveiled its third-generation Ford GT special edition model, which aims to be a celebration of America’s only Le Mans-winning race...

Citroën electric concept car oli features 20 3D printed parts

With the goal of demonstrating how much can be saved by reducing weight and resource usage, automotive brand Citroën has worked on the development...

McLaren produces up to 9,000 3D printed parts per year in order to meet tighter vehicle production time and budget requirements

Formula One expert McLaren Racing addresses demanding requirements in terms of time and budget from the FIA by 3D printing tens of thousands of parts....

Alstom saves €1.8M in costs, targets over €5M in cost savings by the end of 2023 thanks to 3D printing. Here is how.

In the rolling stock sector, train systems comprise a large number of individual moving parts. Alstom, a French rolling stock manufacturer operating in rail...

New Batur coupé from Bentley features parts crafted in titanium, sustainable Natural Fibre composites and even 3D printed 18K gold.

The new Batur coupé is limited to just 18 series examples, all reserved by Mulliner clients and priced at £1.65m (exc. taxes and options)...