Automotive 3D Printing
3D Printing News Briefs, December 21, 2024: Safety, Racing, Wind Turbines, & More
We’re talking about safety certification first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to applications in racing and wind turbines. We’ll finish with a story about 3D…
BMW Receives Full-automated Sand Core 3D Printing Line from Laempe
Laempe Mössner Sinto GmbH has introduced a fully automated, high-volume 3D printing line for sand core production, now operational at BMW Group’s Landshut foundry in Bavaria. This development marks a…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 30, 2024: On-Demand Spare Parts, Shoes, & More
Kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Phase3D launched a real-time production control system for AM, and the Royal Netherlands Navy is using Ultimaker 3D printers for on-demand spare parts…
DyeMansion Debuts Polymer Post-Processing Solutions at Formnext 2024
DyeMansion is shaking up post-processing workflows with three new solutions unveiled at Formnext 2024. Under the motto It Just WorX, the company introduced the Powershot X for blasting and surfacing,…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 16, 2024: Feasibility Study, Mobile 3D Printer, & More
We’re starting off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with a little business, including a new 3D printer launch, a feasibility study, an automotive partnership, and more. Then we move on…
Nikon SLM Hits 1000th 3D Printer Milestone with Bosch Purchase
Nikon SLM Solutions has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 1000th NXG XII 600 system, among the most productive metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems in the industry….
3D Printing News Briefs, November 9, 2024: Concept Car, Afloat 3D Printing, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll start with business, as Anisoprint appointed AM industry veteran Tuan TranPham as President of the Americas and APAC. Then we’ll move onto automotive…
3D Printing at Bugatti, Aston, McLaren, Ferrari & Lamborghini: Treacle Down Economics
Concept cars have utilized 3D printing for decades. These unique vehicles are ideal for additive manufacturing—designed as one-offs with intricate, timely, and specific geometries. Within automotive companies, 3D printing departments…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 26, 2024: Collision Repair, Navy Supply Chain, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, Farsoon and AM-Rauch have completed a successful beta phase for two of Farsoon’s ultra-temperature PBF printers. Auto Additive launched a global advisory council, and ASTM…
Ferrari Introduces 3D Printed Structural Parts in F80: A First for Its Road Cars
Ferrari has introduced the F80, a supercar that demonstrates significant advancements in power, design, and technology. What distinguishes the F80 is its integration of 3D printing technology, marking the first…
GM Invests $10M in Forge Nano’s EV Battery 3D Printing Tech
GM Ventures, the investment arm of the Detroit auto giant, has invested $10 million into Forge Nano, the original equipment manufactuer (OEM) of atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment used for…
Titanium 3D Printing Powders to Reach $1.4B by 2032
Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research), the leading authority in additive manufacturing (AM) market data and analysis, has released its latest report titled “Titanium Powder for Additive Manufacturing in 2024.” This…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 5, 2024: JIMTOF, Sensors, Façades, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, 3D Systems announced a major milestone in the commercialization of the Oqton Manufacturing OS, the 32nd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) announced a…
Sun Metalon Secures $21M to Accelerate Circular Economy in Metal Manufacturing
In a significant development for the metal manufacturing and 3D printing industries, Japanese-American startup Sun Metalon has successfully closed a $21 million Series A funding round. This latest investment marks…
Collision Repair Standardization of 3D-Printed Parts
The collision repair industry is at the cusp of a revolution, with one of the most exciting developments being the advent of 3D printing technology. Additive manufacturing (AM) can assist…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 28, 2024: Seed Funding, Consumer Goods, & More
We’re starting 3D Printing News Briefs today with seed funding news from a historic research program, and then moving on to technology awards. Then it’s on to a 3D printed…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 15, 2024: Crowdfunding, EVs, Microalgae, & More
Good news for Fishy Filaments, which has reached a major funding milestone! This kicks off our business news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, followed by Voxel Innovations relocating its…
The Impact of IMTS on Big 3D Printing
From September 9-14, IMTS 2024 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show takes place at McCormick Place in Chicago, and celebrates the 10th anniversary of an audacious team, including Oak Ridge…
Autentica Transforms the 3D Printing Ecosystem with Blockchain and NFTs
As a number of firms realize the concept of the digital inventory via 3D printing, they are beginning to differentiate themselves in terms of technological framework, market focus, and overall…
Atlas Copco’s 3D Printing Progress Signals the Potential for EOS’ New Additive Minds Campus
Around 18 months ago, Swedish industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco brought its additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities in-house with the EOS P 396. EOS’ Additive Minds Academy consulting program, which specializes in…
Divergent Clears Path for U.S. Defense Contracts as Hong Kong EV Maker Sells Stake
Hong Kong’s Apollo Future Mobility, known for making high-performance cars and electric vehicles (EVs), is cutting ties with Divergent Technologies, a U.S. firm that 3D prints components for supercars and…
The Journey and Future of Additive Manufacturing at Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses
In 2015, Daimler Buses initiated a critical transition from using additive manufacturing (AM) primarily for prototyping to full-scale series production. This shift has not only transformed how parts are manufactured…
First Order of 3D Printed Weldable Headlight Tabs Shipped by Auto Additive
After its launch earlier this year, Auto Additive has begun shipping its 3D printed products for auto repair. Specifically, the 3D printing and engineering services company has sent the first…
GM Leads $39M Series B for 3D Printed Battery Startup Addionics
GM Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Detroit auto giant, has co-led a $39 million Series B round into Addionics, an Israel- and UK-based company that makes 3D current…
