automotive 3D printing
Materialise Streamics Improves Additive Manufacturing Production at Hyundai
While one of the greatest services 3D printing has offered to industry everywhere is the ability to make prototypes rapidly and affordably (as well as refining and re-printing at a…
Nissan Unveils New Nissan Rogue Show Car, Complete with 3D Printed Inserts, Ahead of New Star Wars Movie
I’ve lately been feeling conflicted over something I never thought I would – my beloved Star Wars. The question I’ve been asking myself is, when do we cross the line into…
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…
BigRep Combines Creativity and Functionality with 3D Printed Wheel Rims
Automotive 3D printing is not new to BigRep, but recently the company got creative with the technology to demonstrate that industrial, functional 3D printing and artistic design are not mutually…
Ultimaker, Raise3D, UnionTech Showcase New Problem-Solving 3D Printers at RAPID + TCT
This year’s RAPID + TCT ended only a few days ago in Fort Worth, Texas, and we’ve been busily sharing with you all of the many innovations we witnessed and…
GT-Moto Uses Robo 3D Printers to Streamline Custom Motorcycle Production
Headquartered in San Diego, Robo is a leading manufacturer in desktop 3D printers—and their versatility within the industry has become obvious over the past few years, evidenced in their detailed…
BMW Group Invests in New Additive Manufacturing Campus
BMW Group has taken 3D printing very seriously, incorporating it into its automotive concepts on a large scale. Indeed, it could be said that BMW has set the bar for automotive 3D…
3D Printed Interior Features on Luxury Concept Car Introduced at New York International Auto Show
Over the years, we’ve seen many automakers turn to 3D printing when designing and developing concept cars. From self-actuating and solar-powered cars to 3D printed cars inspired by leaves, the technology…
GKN Sinter Metals and Porsche Engineering 3D Print with a New Kind of Steel
Steel, particularly stainless steel and tool steel, is a reliable and commonly used material in industries including tooling and biomedical. What is still relatively uncommon, however, is steel material for…
CRP Group Uses SLS 3D Printing and Windform Materials to Make Energica Motorcycle Components
The 3D printed Energica Ego electric motorcycle debuted in 2016 by CRP Group subsidiary Energica. The Italian company uses CRP’s advanced, high performance Windform materials to 3D print the components for the motorcycle, which…
3D Printing News Briefs: March 6, 2018
We’re jumping right into business news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, followed by a new study and a grant announcement. Roboze signed a distribution agreement with a new reseller…
3D Printing in Automotive Applications: Tooling, Spare Parts, Race Car Components
3D printing can be used on the automotive assembly line to make car parts, components, and prototypes that are more lightweight and have faster turnaround times, as well as production…
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…
Bugatti Reveals World’s Largest 3D Printed Functional Titanium Component in New Brake Caliper
The automotive world has seen growing interest in 3D printing, with manufacturers using the technology both for prototyping and end-use parts. The latest manufacturer to take a leap with 3D…
Replacement Water Manifold for 1913 Fire Engine Made with 3D Printing
Collectors of rare cars, planes, boats, and this case, fire engines, are all too familiar with the challenge of finding replacement parts for worn out or damaged parts. Even if…
Nano Dimension Joins Techniplas Open Innovation Program, Will Use DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D Printer for Automotive Applications
Global design and manufacturing provider of automotive products and services Techniplas, headquartered in Wisconsin, brings 3D printing companies together to offer benefits from their shared technologies. The company is working…
Polyetherimide (PEI) Offers a Wide Range of 3D Printing Uses: Learn More!
It is easy to focus on the end product of the 3D printing process, especially as so many stunning innovations are being produced around the world. 3D printed parts are…
Customize Your MINI in 2018 with 3D Printed and Laser Lettered Trim
One of the many benefits of 3D printing technology is its ability to bring customization to a multitude of products, from jewelry and clothes to tools and parts for bikes…
Skorpion Engineering Uses Stratasys 3D Printing to Create Fast, Lightweight Automotive Prototypes
While 3D printing has found a place in nearly every industry and business niche today, some of its uses are making more headway than others, such as the innovations springing…
Polish Supercar Arrinera to Get 3D Printed Front Lamps
The term supercar is one that is increasingly bandied about and, as such, is cloaked in some confusion. As there is no hard and fast definition, and it sounds like…
3D Printing News Briefs: November 7, 2017
We’ve got a lot of 3D printing business news heading your way in today’s edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, followed by a 3D printing event, a 3D printed work…
Hoversurf Uses 3D Printing and 3D Vision Technology to Launch Flying FORMULA Car Idea
I love the scene near the beginning of 1997 sci-fi movie The Fifth Element when “perfect being” Leeloo crashes into cab driver Korben’s flying taxi; she asks him for help when…
3D Printing News Briefs: October 27, 2017
Congratulations, we’ve all made it to Friday somehow! To celebrate, take a look at all of today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, compiled just for you in one article. The University…
3D Systems Showcases End-to-End 3D Printing Solutions Across a Variety of Verticals
From racing to recreations, and from medical to materials, 3D printing at 3D Systems has never been busier — or broader. During the recent TCT Show in the UK, 3D…
