RAPID + TCT returns to the home of US automotive manufacturing in 2025. North America’s largest 3D printing trade show will run at Detroit’s Huntington Place between April 8-10. Over 400 additive manufacturing companies will attend the show, which is co-locating with SME’s AeroDef Manufacturing and SAE International’s WCX in the Motor City. As the… Continue reading RAPID + TCT 2025 Exclusive: Ford and Stratasys on 3D Printing for Automotive Applications
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Bosch new €6M metal AM facility to boost its automotive production
German multinational engineering and technology company Bosch has launched a new metal additive manufacturing facility at its Nuremberg plant, investing nearly €6 million. At the heart of the facility is a Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 metal 3D printer, which the company says will play a key role in producing complex metal parts more… Continue reading Bosch new €6M metal AM facility to boost its automotive production
Inside Red Bull Racing: How 3D Printing and Scanning create a winning advantage in Formula One
With the 2025 Formula One season now underway, 3D Printing Industry takes an exclusive look inside Oracle Red Bull Racing with the team that propelled driver Max Verstappen to his fourth championship victory in the World Drivers’ Championship. Visiting the Red Bull headquarters and factory in Milton Keynes, we take a deep dive into Red Bull Racing’s… Continue reading Inside Red Bull Racing: How 3D Printing and Scanning create a winning advantage in Formula One
INTERVIEW: Dallas Martin on Toyota’s Additive Manufacturing Strategy: From Prototyping to Production
Ahead of the 2025 AMUG Conference, 3D Printing Industry caught up with leading automotive authority, Toyota’s Dallas Martin. Dallas Martin’s career path in industrial 3D printing is deeply rooted in a practical, hands-on approach to polymers and manufacturing. Now an additive manufacturing engineer at Toyota Motor Corporation, Martin’s journey began with an early exposure to… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Dallas Martin on Toyota’s Additive Manufacturing Strategy: From Prototyping to Production
Addressing New EU Vehicle Emission Requirements with EMAG’s LMD Technology
German machine tools manufacturer EMAG is addressing European automotive sustainability regulations with its ELC 450 LMD laser metal deposition (LMD) technology. In November 2026, the European Union (EU) will introduce the Euro 7 emissions standard, setting stricter regulations for all road vehicles across the continent. Notably, it will impose tighter controls on particle emissions from… Continue reading Addressing New EU Vehicle Emission Requirements with EMAG’s LMD Technology
3D Printing at Honda adds “New Value” for Automotive Giant
Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda is exploring 3D printing for automobile, motorcycle, motorsports, power, aerospace, and wheelchair racing products. The company recently reported it is investigating how laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology can “add new value to manufacturing processes.” Based in Minato, Tokyo, the global car maker says that 3D printing unlocks fast and efficient… Continue reading 3D Printing at Honda adds “New Value” for Automotive Giant
Oracle Red Bull Racing Announces New Hexagon Partnership Extension
Swedish manufacturing technology company Hexagon has extended its long-term partnership with the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Team. The new multi-season deal builds on an 18-year-long relationship in which Hexagon, the team’s exclusive metrology partner, has supplied Red Bull with 3D scanners and digitalization capabilities. This technology reportedly allows the F1 racing stalwart, which powers… Continue reading Oracle Red Bull Racing Announces New Hexagon Partnership Extension
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Ford Applies Aerospace-Grade Testing to 3D Printed F1 Components
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive manufacturer established in 1903, is gearing up for its first Formula 1 race in two decades. Official competition begins in 2026, but development is well underway through a partnership with Red Bull Powertrains—the engineering arm behind Red Bull Racing’s F1 power units. Over 1,000 3D printed parts have already… Continue reading Ford Applies Aerospace-Grade Testing to 3D Printed F1 Components
BMW Installs Six Laempe 3D Printers for New Car Production
Core manufacturer Laempe Mössner Sinto has delivered six sand 3D printers to German car manufacturer BMW’s foundry in Landshut, Germany. The fully automated, high-volume binder jet 3D printing production line is optimized for manufacturing sand cores. Developed in partnership with BMW and R.Scheuchl GmbH, the solution streamlines the fabrication process to meet manufacturing standards. According… Continue reading BMW Installs Six Laempe 3D Printers for New Car Production