How 3D Systems’ AM technology helped accelerate the Mustang Dark Horse Cup car development
Last year, OEM 3D Systems and Stewart-Haas Racing – a NASCAR racing team based in Kannapolis, North Carolina - entered a three-year partnership to rapidly design, prototype, and create durable parts. As part of...
BMW Group 3D printed over 400 000 parts last year; explores different ways to produce grippers
Car manufacturer BMW Group shares a short update on how it has evolved in its use of AM technologies. After three decades of experience as an AM user, one thing we’re sure of is...
New Bentley Batur Convertible features 3D printed exhaust finishers and other 3D printed elements as option
Production will be limited to just 16 pieces, each among the last ever Bentleys to be powered by the company’s W12 engine.
Created by Mulliner, Bentley’s in house bespoke division and the longest standing...
Integrating Additive Manufacturing for superior suspension systems
Traditional suspension component design has been largely constrained by the limitations of subtractive manufacturing methods, leading to inevitable compromises in design complexity and system integration. Additive manufacturing, however, breaks these bounds, offering engineers unprecedented...
BMW Group on its growing use of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to produce vehicle components
BMW Group engineers were able to demonstrate that WAAM components can be used for high loads, including cyclical loads, even without post-treatment of the surface.
During the past years, car manufacturer BMW Group has always...
Automotive supplier ZF bets on 3D Spark to fabricate 3D printed parts
Automotive supplier ZF decided to rely on the 3D Spark platform to simplify the process of fabricating 3D-printed parts.
As a reminder, 3D Spark is a software solution that enables to identify the ideal 3D...
New Renault 5 E-Tech EV features 3D printed decorative clip-on features
The original Renault 5 sold over 5.5 million units across five continents from 1972 to 1985 was the first car to achieve fuel consumption below the symbolic 5 litres/100km at 90km/h. Its first electric...
ADDiTEC’s new division leverages its expertise in Additive Manufacturing
ADDiTEC, a provider of Additive Manufacturing services, has created a new venture : ADDiTEC Racing – which specializes in the motorsports industry. The company has recently acquired race assets, including vehicles, support trailers, AM...
Electric vehicle chassis built with wire arc additive manufacturing
A lightweight electric commercial car chassis optimized for performance is built using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). A novel stream-lined design framework combined with near-net shape efficient additive manufacturing helps to reduce the product...
Alstom already 3D printed 150,000 parts – Here is what their AM journey looks like
Alstom, the French rolling stock manufacturer operating in rail transport markets, continues to build expertise in AM and by doing so, the company contributes to positioning AM as a key technology process in the...
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DMLS 3D Printing material Inconel 718 is now part of Protolabs’ offering towards the aerospace sector
According to Protolabs, Direct Metal Laser Sintering 3D printing material Inconel would further its reputation within the aerospace sector. The company has added Inconel...
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“Blockchain technology has just overcome its days of extreme hype.” The journey now needs to converge AM & Sustainability
Just fourteen years ago, blockchain appeared onto the scene of the financial market as the power behind cryptocurrencies. Over time, the technology found its...
