Ukrainian startup Lemki Robotix, in collaboration with German 3D printing firm iSCALE 3D and Czech robotics company Zeykan Robotics, has developed a fully 3D printed off-road autonomous robot constructed entirely from recycled materials, which is reported as the first of its kind. Unveiled as a proof-of-concept at the 3D Print Expo in Lyon, France, the… Continue reading 3D Printed Autonomous Off-Road Robot Revealed by Lemki Robotix, iSCALE 3D, and Zeykan Robotics
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3D Printed Aeroscreen Saves Driver’s Life in High-Speed INDYCAR Crash
A 3D printed safety device has helped save the life of an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver. Josef Newgarden was involved in a high-speed collision with Louis Foster during the recent Bommarito Automotive Group 500 race at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison Illinois. Newgarden, a two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion, collided with Foster on lap… Continue reading 3D Printed Aeroscreen Saves Driver’s Life in High-Speed INDYCAR Crash
General Motors Debuts Cadillac CELESTIQ with Over 130 3D Printed Parts
US multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors is expanding its use of additive manufacturing (AM) from prototyping into low-volume production, starting with the Cadillac CELESTIQ. The luxury, hand-built electric sedan integrates more than 130 3D printed components—developed at GM’s Additive Industrialization Center (AIC) in Warren, Michigan—to support customized vehicle design. “When looking at whether to use… Continue reading General Motors Debuts Cadillac CELESTIQ with Over 130 3D Printed Parts
Conflux Technology Advances Heat Transfer Solutions with Pagani Utopia Collaboration
Conflux Technology, an Australian company specializing in heat transfer solutions and additive manufacturing, has announced a collaboration with Italian hypercar manufacturer Pagani to address thermal management challenges in the Pagani Utopia’s transmission. The Utopia, Pagani’s latest hypercar, uses a 6-liter twin-turbo V12 engine designed by Mercedes-AMG. Its powertrain integrates a custom seven-speed transmission developed by… Continue reading Conflux Technology Advances Heat Transfer Solutions with Pagani Utopia Collaboration
DAB Motors Reveal Akira-Inspired 3D Printed Electric Motorcycle
DAB Motors, a French custom motorcycle manufacturer, collaborated with Vita Veloce Team (VVT), a design and technology collective founded by Colombian singer J Balvin and designer Mattias Gollin, to create a unique electric motorcycle featuring 3D printed bodywork. Although the companies did not officially cite the influence, the vehicle closely mirrors the aesthetic of Kaneda’s… Continue reading DAB Motors Reveal Akira-Inspired 3D Printed Electric Motorcycle
3D Printing Full-Scale Car Audio Enclosures Faster, Cheaper, and Smarter with Aura3D A5
US-based 3D printer designer and manufacturer Aura3D’s A5 Pellet 3D Printer is being used to manufacture full-scale car audio system enclosures directly from plastic pellets. This system enables faster production, reduced material costs, and greater design flexibility compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Car audio components demand a careful balance of mechanical strength, acoustic performance, and… Continue reading 3D Printing Full-Scale Car Audio Enclosures Faster, Cheaper, and Smarter with Aura3D A5
Donkervoort integrates Conflux 3D printed air coolers in P24 RS supercar
Dutch supercar manufacturer Donkervoort Automobielen has teamed up with Australian thermal technology specialist Conflux Technology to develop 3D printed water-charge air coolers (WCAC) for the upcoming P24 RS model, marking a milestone in the application of Formula 1-grade additive manufacturing for road-legal vehicles. The collaboration, detailed in the latest “Living the Drive: Engineering Chapter” from… Continue reading Donkervoort integrates Conflux 3D printed air coolers in P24 RS supercar
New €23M BMW Additive Manufacturing Campus
German car manufacturer BMW Group has opened a $25 million (approx. €23.3 million) Additive Manufacturing Campus in Munich, expanding its effort to industrialize 3D printing for automotive production. While the investment is new, the direction it points to has been years in the making. The company’s AM initiatives have steadily expanded since the launch of… Continue reading New €23M BMW Additive Manufacturing Campus
Reviving Century-Old Motorcycles with Metal 3D Printing
Competition Distributing LLC, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of antique Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle components, is using metal 3D printing to reproduce rare, century-old parts that are no longer available through conventional means. With a focus on pre-1930s motorcycles, the company supplies both original and precision aftermarket components to global collectors, museums, and restorers. To meet increasing… Continue reading Reviving Century-Old Motorcycles with Metal 3D Printing
Stamping Out Tariffs with Dura | Shiloh
Facing Automotive Manufacturing Tariffs? Here’s How to Respond Automotive manufacturing tariffs can raise costs, delay shipments, and disrupt your supply chain. Many businesses are seeking ways to mitigate these challenges. The good news? Dura | Shiloh offers a powerful answer with our U.S.-based manufacturing network. Why U.S.-Based Manufacturing Offsets Automotive Manufacturing Tariffs When you choose… Continue reading Stamping Out Tariffs with Dura | Shiloh