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.

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) each. Bentley Motors is reaching a whole new level in the...

The top speed-focused 21C V Max, Czinger Vehicles’ Human-AI-designed and 3D printed hypercar

Engineering automotive company Czinger Vehicles has been making a real splash in the industry since it unveiled a follow-up model to its 21C hypercar. Remember? The 21C hypercar is a partially 3D printed vehicle...

Quality Assurance Control | Metrology and Inspection for Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing is certainly the ideal manufacturing tool to fabricate components that one could not manufacture with conventional manufacturing processes but there is one thing we tend to forget: this technology does not benefit...

“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...