CRP Technology, an additive manufacturing materials and services provider, and CRP Meccanica, a precision machining company, have collaborated with high-performance sports cars manufacturer Alpine on the design and manufacture of an intake plenum and manifold system for the Alpenglow Hy6 hydrogen-powered rolling prototype. Alpine’s initial intake configuration combined 3D printed polymer components with bonded aluminum… Continue reading CRP Technology and CRP Meccanica develop intake system for Alpine Alpenglow Hy6 prototype
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Czinger Vehicles establishes UK base at MIRA Tech Park
Czinger Vehicles, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of high-performance vehicles, has established a UK base of operations at MIRA Tech Park, a mobility research and development campus in the United Kingdom. The move forms part of the company’s UK investment and expansion strategy and places Czinger within an established automotive engineering environment that supports vehicle development,… Continue reading Czinger Vehicles establishes UK base at MIRA Tech Park
Bentley’s Batur Convertible #4 Features First 3D Printed Platinum Components
Mulliner, Bentley Motors’ bespoke and coachbuilding division, has completed Batur Convertible #4, featuring Bentley’s first use of 3D printed platinum alongside an extensive range of bespoke exterior and interior features. Developed through a client co-creation process, the vehicle demonstrates how additive manufacturing and precision craftsmanship are applied to low-volume luxury automotive production while retaining Bentley’s… Continue reading Bentley’s Batur Convertible #4 Features First 3D Printed Platinum Components
Using 3D printing to build full-scale Porsche GT3 RS body panels
Automotive YouTuber Mike Lake is documenting a long-term experiment in additive manufacturing: producing full-size exterior body panels for a Porsche 992 GT3 RS using consumer desktop 3D printers and mounting them onto a Porsche Boxster 986 donor vehicle. The project focuses exclusively on non-structural components, with the Boxster’s original chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and safety systems… Continue reading Using 3D printing to build full-scale Porsche GT3 RS body panels
Subaru reduces tooling lead times using large-format 3D printing
Subaru of America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese automaker Subaru Corporation, has reduced tooling development time by more than 50% and cut fabrication costs by approximately 70% by adopting large-format 3D printing for accessory installation tooling. These changes were enabled through the use of a Stratasys F770 system combined with a higher-throughput T25 print… Continue reading Subaru reduces tooling lead times using large-format 3D printing
Automotive Industry Embraces Titomic’s Cold Spray Manufacturing Technology
Titomic Limited, an Australian company specializing in cold spray additive manufacturing, has confirmed the sale of its Titomic TKF 623 System to a prominent automotive manufacturer. The acquisition underscores the automotive industry’s increasing embrace of advanced AM technologies that improve productivity, performance, and operational efficiency. “We are proud to support a leader in the automotive… Continue reading Automotive Industry Embraces Titomic’s Cold Spray Manufacturing Technology
3D Printing Streamlines Vehicle Maintenance and Conversion at West Midlands Police
England-based West Midlands Police has integrated 3D printing technology into its Fleet Services operations to manufacture bespoke interior vehicle components, streamlining maintenance and conversion processes for operational vehicles. Grill lights made with a 3D printer. Photo via West Midlands Police. Applying 3D Printing to Fleet Operations Daniel Starns, a Fleet Services vehicle technician, identified the… Continue reading 3D Printing Streamlines Vehicle Maintenance and Conversion at West Midlands Police
Toyota’s BEV Concept Combines 3D Printing and Motorsports Engineering
Japanese automotive giant Toyota has unveiled its first battery-electric SEMA concept, the bZ Time Attack Concept, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth 22200. Key components—including full-scale fender arches and aerodynamic elements—were digitally modeled, 3D printed, and hand-finished, showcasing how additive manufacturing (AM) enables rapid prototyping, precise fabrication, and flexible design for high-performance motorsports applications. … Continue reading Toyota’s BEV Concept Combines 3D Printing and Motorsports Engineering
Integrating robust electrical functions directly into 3D printed components using standard wires
The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) will unveil the latest generation of its Wire Encapsulating Additive Manufacturing (WEAM) technology at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. The new system enables the direct integration of electrical functions into components using standard wires and cables, eliminating the need for conductive pastes, inks, or powders.… Continue reading Integrating robust electrical functions directly into 3D printed components using standard wires
Luxury Auto Shop GRP Highlights Time-Saving Benefits of Markforged FX10
About a year ago, 3D printer manufacturer Markforged updated its FX10 composite printer with a print engine adapter that allows printing with two stainless steel filaments. A recent feature with automotive shop Graham Rahal Performance (GRP) shows the system being used for both composite and metal parts. The combination of 3D printing and traditional fabrication… Continue reading Luxury Auto Shop GRP Highlights Time-Saving Benefits of Markforged FX10