Automotive 3D Printing
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…
The Transformative Power of 3D Printing in the Collision Industry: Saving Cost and the Environment
The collision industry is abuzz with the potential of 3D printing technology and advanced materials such as polypropylene. One of the most significant applications is the potential repair of damaged…
“Auto Repair Needs 3D Printing” – Harold Sears Weighs in on Auto Additive’s Launch
Despite the automotive sector’s long-time adoption of additive manufacturing (AM), the use of the technology for end parts in consumer vehicles is only just now beginning to take off. And,…
Nottingham’s Chris Tuck Talks Industrializing Additive Manufacturing
Professor Christopher Tuck works at Nottingham University’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing. Unlike many researchers who focus on a single technology or specialize in mechanical engineering, Chris’s research is very diverse….
McLaren Teams with Divergent for Advanced 3D Printing in Supercars
Breaking new ground in automotive innovation, McLaren has teamed up with California-based Divergent Technologies in a multi-year collaboration. The duo will use additive manufacturing for vehicle design and production, focusing…
Fernando Alonso’s New Aston Features 3D Printed Rear Subframe
Aston Martin has revealed its latest sports car, the Valiant. Commissioned by Spanish racing legend Fernando Alonso, the vehicle is both road-legal and track-focused, featuring advanced materials and technologies to…
Renault Buys AM Solutions Post-Processing Equipment
Renault Flins is the largest factory in the Renault Group. Located near Paris, it produces components for Renault and Nissan and has manufactured the Clio and Zoe models. The site…
Bugatti Leverages Divergent to 3D Print Chassis and Suspension Parts for Tourbillon Hypercar
Divergent, the digitized contract manufacturer based in Los Angeles, has partnered with French luxury automaker Bugatti for the latter’s upcoming Tourbillon hypercar. Via the collaboration, Divergent will use the Divergent…
Audi Cuts Fixture Costs by 80% with 3D Printing and trinckle’s Automation Software
At Audi’s Böllinger Höfe factory in Heilbronn, the auto company uses both manual labor and a high degree of automation to make range-topping cars such as the R8 and e-tron….
US Army Awards $13M to Concurrent Technologies for 3D Printed Combat Vehicle Lightweighting
The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) — Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) has awarded Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) $13 million as part of a three-phase project surrounding R&D…
3D Printing, China, and the Struggle to Produce Exactly Enough
Global supply chains have demonstrated an almost eerie resilience in the face of one ongoing crisis after another in the last half a decade. Still, one often gets the feeling…
3D Printing Serves as a Bridge to Mass Production in New Endeavor3D White Paper
Now that additive manufacturing (AM) has demonstrated itself as a production technology, the scale up for the industry may be found in bridge production. As evidenced during COVID-19, 3D printing…
BMW’s 3D Printed Robot Grippers Cut CO2, Improve Efficiency
The BMW Group has been a long-time user of additive manufacturing (AM), dating back to the days when it was still referred to as rapid prototyping. However, its most recent…
Auto Additive Introduces 3D Printing for Vehicle Repairs
Though it has long used 3D printing technology, the automotive industry has been slow to realize its potential in end part production and, more importantly, for maintenance, repair, and overhaul…
