3D printed automotive components
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…
India Bound: Airtech’s 2023 New Facility to Grow Composites in the Region
Airtech Advanced Materials announced the opening of a new location in Goa, India, in July 2023. The upcoming expansion is set to accelerate regional customer response times and personalized service,…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: February 26, 2022
We’ve got a super full week of webinars and events to tell you about for this coming week, including one of our own—Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2022 will be held as…
Desktop Metal Receives ~$8M Order from German Car Maker for Metal Binder Jet 3D Printers
Metal mass production 3D printing leader Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) just announced that it has received a pretty massive order, worth $7.9 million, for its binder jetting additive manufacturing systems….
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: December 5, 2021
We’ve got another busy week of webinars and events to tell you about, with topics ranging from aviation and medical 3D printing to a town hall meeting, biomaterials, SLA technology,…
MINI Electric Pacesetter Features 3D Printed Parts Made from Recycled Carbon Fiber
Though BMW may have discontinued MINI’s mass customization program, it has applied 3D printing in a more unique and interesting way in its FIA Formula E Safety Car, the MINI…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 24, 2021: Auburn University, Vector Photonics, Siemens Energy, Omegasonics, Bugatti, Hackaday
We’re starting with some business in 3D Printing News Briefs today, talking about Auburn University’s Additive Manufacturing Accelerator and Vector Photonics leading the BLOODLINE consortium, which I promise isn’t as…
3D Printed Car Parts: Porsche Introduce 3D Printed Pistons for GT2 RS
German sports car manufacturer Porsche has been using 3D printing for several years in a variety of applications. For instance, it’s fabricated prototypes with the technology, along with using it…
3D Printing News Briefs: December 3, 2019
We’re starting today’s 3D Printing News Briefs out with a new case study, and then concluding with some business. CRP USA has been working with additive manufacturing in the motorsports…
3D Printing News Briefs: September 21, 2019
We’re talking about an event, some 3D printing education news, and racing applications in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Russia’s top 3D printing festival is returning for a second year,…
BMW’s Latest Auto is Customized Through 3D Printing and Contains Pieces of Meteorites
It’s clear outside right now, which is a good sign that we might get a nice view of the Quadrantid meteor shower tonight. While not as famous as other meteor…
3D Printing an Improved DMLS Automotive Component Using Topology Optimization and DfAM
Engineers frequently use topology optimization to optimize the design and layout of parts to create lightweight and optimized structures. The technology often results in organic, complex shapes, however, which can…
BMW Surpasses One Million 3D Printed Automotive Components
BMW Group has been using 3D printing for more than 25 years, and in the last decade has produced a million parts using the technology. This year alone, the company…
Twikit and BMW Offer Flashy Customization Options for Your Next Car
While many automotive manufacturers have been using 3D printing in their design and manufacturing processes, BMW has been a leader in the field, using the technology for over 25 years….
Ford Recognized for Work with Automotive 3D Printing
Several major automotive manufacturers have been utilizing 3D printing, and Ford is one of them. Recently, the company has been recognized for its work in 3D printing. For the first…
Betatype Case Study Illustrates Cost and Time Savings of Using 3D Printing to Fabricate Automotive Components
When it comes to industrial 3D printing for automotive applications, London-based Betatype is building up considerable expertise. The 3D printing company was founded in 2012, and works with its customers to…
BMW Impresses with 3D Printed Roof Bracket for BMW i8 Roadster
BMW has been using 3D printing for more than 25 years, so the automotive manufacturer has built up a high level of expertise over the decades. Recently, the company has…
3D Printing News Briefs: August 1, 2018
We’re starting out with a little business in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, then moving on to planes, automobiles, and camping, followed by some medical news. Renishaw just received a…
Jay Leno’s Contribution to Auto Part 3D Printing
It is well known that Jay Leno is an avid car enthusiast and has a world-renowned collection of nearly 300 vehicles. What isn’t as well known is that his team does their own…
The R&D Tax Credit Aspects of 3D Printing Vehicle Wheels
Transportation is one of the most important aspects of everyday life across the globe. The US publisher Ward’s estimated as of 2010 there were over 1.015 billion vehicles on the…
Phoenix Racing Team Soars with 3D Printed Parts from Ogle Models and Prototypes
At the IMechE Formula Student racing event, students are challenged to design and fabricate a single seat race car that they will then race against other student teams. Like so…
Audi and the Stratasys J750 3D Printer Expedite Prototyping of Tail Lights
It was just over two years ago that Stratasys introduced the multi-color, multi-material J750 3D printer, which the company described as a machine that would “shake up the world.” It certainly…
CRP Group Makes Progress, Showcases 3D Printed Electric Superbike
For a few years, CRP Group has been working with the Energica Motor Company to develop all-electric superbikes. Parts for the Ego and Ego Corsa bikes are being 3D printed with CRP’s…
Volkswagen Saves Time with 3D Printed Components During Production of Electric Race Car
3D printing is used often nowadays to help race cars make it over the finish line – preferably in first place and breaking records to boot. Famous automobile manufacturer Volkswagen, headquartered…
