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
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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
RAPID + TCT 2025 Exclusive: Ford and Stratasys on 3D Printing for Automotive Applications
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
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