3d printed automotive parts
Brad Keselowski: 3D Printing is Going to Change Things Dramatically—And Not Just for NASCAR
It’s easy to get so used to a way of life that we never even consider it might change. The way we communicate, exchange data—and even watch our favorite television…
Hyundai Mobis Opens New Design Model Workshop to Prototype 3D Printed Parts for Cars
Based in South Korea, Hyundai Mobis has been an automotive parts manufacturer and supplier for more than 40 years. A future-thinking company, Hyundai Mobis has just become the first automotive…
BigRep and Polymertal Take 3D Printing Hybrid Approach to Automotive Prototyping
3D printing is affecting nearly every industry in some way, but one industry it’s having a major impact on is the automotive one. While the applications may not all be…
3D Printing Helps Formula SAE Car Stay on Track
From steering wheels and dashboards to air intakes, 3D printing technology has come into play for many Formula SAE teams looking to improve their race cars. In a new case…
Daimler Trucks North America Pilots Program for 3D Printed Spare Parts
Automotive manufacturer Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is no stranger to 3D printing – its commercial vehicles segment has fully integrated the technology into its development process and series production workflow….
The Bloodhound Reaches New Speeds with Help from 3D Printing
You might think that the person shooting past you on the freeway is going absurdly fast, but they’re crawling in comparison to the speed the Bloodhound will eventually be going….
Tyr3D: 3D Printing Replacement Car Parts in the Backside of Ireland
When I first came upon the Tyr3D website it was not very confidence inspiring. And I was not exactly a fan of Tyr3D logo either. Yet, I had been assured…
Simufact Additive Simulation Software Leads to Real Advances for toolcraft and Collaborative LightHinge+ 3D Printing Project
Last fall, simulation software company Simufact introduced its Simufact Additive solution for metal 3D printing users, to help eliminate wasted time and money by getting rid of failed prints. The…
Australia Has Big Hopes for a New Metal 3D Printer: LightSpEE3D Coming to CDU Thanks to Government Grant
We’ve definitely been seeing a lot of 3D printing innovation coming out of Australia recently, from 3D printed fashion, medical implants and 3D bioprinting to a virtual 3D world of dinosaurs…
Desktop 3D Printing on the Automotive Assembly Line — A Few Questions For: Volkswagen Autoeuropa
3D printing has its roots in rapid prototyping, and the technology remains a key resource for those looking to cut time and costs in bringing new products to market. The…
Daimler Buses 3D Printing Parts for Replacement, Small Series Production, Special Customer Requests
Leading automotive manufacturer Daimler AG has fully integrated 3D printing technology into the development process and series production for its commercial vehicles segment. The manufacturer recently teamed up with Premium AEROTEC…
Siemens Mobility Turns to Stratasys Technology to 3D Print Custom, Low-Volume Tram Parts
A few months ago, additive manufacturing solutions company Stratasys announced a major partnership with global engineering and technology solutions leader Siemens. Now, the two companies are working together again: the…
IACMI Partners with Local Motors and ORNL to Develop 3D Printed Composite Materials for Automotive Manufacturing
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) was the fifth institute named as part of the Manufacturing USA network, which also includes America Makes and about a dozen other specialized manufacturing…
3D Printing Enhances Lightweighting & Personalization in Automotive Manufacture as Ford Pilots Stratasys’ Infinite Build 3D Printer
Automotive and aerospace are two industries that are significantly benefiting from 3D printing technologies, and it was in fact with these two applications in mind that Stratasys announced the development…
Stratasys’ 3D Printing Solutions Hit the Racetrack with Team Penske
We’ve discussed 3D printed cars and car parts before, but there’s one specific sector of the automotive world that has quietly but passionately utilized 3D printing technology for quite some time:…
Collaborative Project Aims to Improve Fuel Efficiency Through 3D Printed Automotive Components
Better fuel-efficient cars are a critical component in the fight for cleaner air, lower fossil fuel consumption, and the slowing of climate change – with the added benefit of drivers…
TU Delft Formula Student Team Races to Success with Help from 3D Hubs’ Student Program
The TU Delft Formula Student Team is one of the most successful teams in the history of the Formula SAE Student engineering competition, an annual multi-race event that challenges university students…
Divergent 3D Unveils 3D Printed Motorcycle: The Dagger
If you are a car or motorcycle buff, it’s time to look more seriously in to the technology of 3D printing. What I’ve noticed time and time again regarding car…
Paper-Based 3D Printing Saves on Costs, Cuts Environmental Concerns for Automotive Manufacture — A Few Questions For: Mcor
As we see time and time again, partnerships offer a key portal for mutually beneficial arrangements in many aspects of business. This is especially true in the additive manufacturing arena,…
Aston Martin to Use 3D Printing for Its Most Powerful Engine Yet
Grainger & Worrall (GW), an engineering company and automotive castings specialist, has secured a contract with luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin to manufacture engine blocks of Aston Martin’s DB11 using…
3D Printing Will Help Mercedes-Benz Trucks Deliver Thousands of Replacement Parts On Demand
Not only is Mercedes-Benz one of the most well-known brand names in the world, but they are also known for being one of the most long-term customer friendly car companies…
Case Study: Carbon’s CLIP Technology Lives Up to the Hype for Automotive Manufacturer Delphi
Unless you’ve been living under a 3D printed rock for the last year, you’re probably at least marginally acquainted with Carbon and their groundbreaking CLIP technology. For a while, it seemed as…
This 3D Printed Mazda Miata Engine Modification Adds Quick Power Without Breaking the Bank
There is much evidence about how functional and convenient 3D printing can be. Businesses and individuals constantly report that they are using the technology to reproduce or improve small to large replacement parts,…
Will 3D Printing Kill the Monster Truck Star?
I’ve heard a lot of industries warn of the impending death of their businesses with the arrival of 3D printing technology. But most of the time the complaining companies aren’t…
