Ford has revealed that 3D-printed aerodynamic components played a crucial role in the performance of the 2025 Mustang GTD during testing at Germany’s Nürburgring. Speaking about the program, Greg Goodall, Mustang GTD’s Chief Program Engineer, said the team relied on additive manufacturing to quickly produce and refine small aero parts known as “hood flicks.” Mustang… Continue reading Ford engineers credit 3D printing for Mustang GTD Nürburgring performance
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Driving the Future: Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Automotive & Mobility
The automotive industry is at a turning point. Electrification, digitalization, and sustainability pressures are transforming the design, manufacturing, and delivery of vehicles. Additive manufacturing sits at the center of this transformation, offering flexibility in supply chains, enabling lighter and more efficient components, and unlocking new levels of customization. Our online event, AMA: Automotive and Mobility,… Continue reading Driving the Future: Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Automotive & Mobility
Toyota Yaris Hybrid uses 3D printed die casting tool
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), a German research organization specializing in laser-based manufacturing, and MacLean-Fogg, a U.S. supplier of engineered metal components, have produced a large die casting tool inlay for Toyota using laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M). The project marks the first successful demonstration of large-volume tools with conformal cooling, made possible by… Continue reading Toyota Yaris Hybrid uses 3D printed die casting tool
Farsoon and Stark Future validate titanium series production with Klinga Project
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon Technologies has partnered with Spanish electric motorcycle company Stark Future to validate the series production of titanium components through additive manufacturing. Announced as the Klinga Project, the collaboration aims to industrialize lightweight, high-strength parts for Stark’s electric motorcycles, including the flagship Stark VARG model. The project demonstrates how titanium 3D… Continue reading Farsoon and Stark Future validate titanium series production with Klinga Project
Wayland Additive and USC Racing Collaborate on Titanium Exhaust Collector for 2025 Formula SAE Car
UK-based metal additive manufacturing specialist Wayland Additive partnered with the University of Southern California’s student engineering team, USC Racing, a participant in Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) competitions, to design, produce, and supply the titanium exhaust collector for their 2025 car. The collaboration highlights how advanced metal AM technologies can enable the production of… Continue reading Wayland Additive and USC Racing Collaborate on Titanium Exhaust Collector for 2025 Formula SAE Car
Toyota Transforms Ideas into Functional Prototypes in a Single Day with Stratasys 3D Printing
Japanese automotive giant Toyota’s production engineering group is accelerating innovation on the factory floor through its collaboration with 3D printer OEM Stratasys. By integrating advanced additive manufacturing (AM) technology directly into daily operations, Toyota equips its teams to transform tools, fixtures, and jigs from initial concept to fully functional prototype within a single day. This… Continue reading Toyota Transforms Ideas into Functional Prototypes in a Single Day with Stratasys 3D Printing
Stratasys Renews Role as Official 3D Printing Partner of Andretti INDYCAR
Motorsports company Andretti Global, part of the TWG Motorsports umbrella, has extended its collaboration with 3D printer OEM Stratasys, reaffirming its position as the Official 3D Printing Partner of Andretti INDYCAR. “The expansion of our partnership with Stratasys will significantly enhance our additive capacity and capabilities at Andretti Global. Armed with their latest industry-leading technologies,… Continue reading Stratasys Renews Role as Official 3D Printing Partner of Andretti INDYCAR
BMW Transforms 3D Printing Waste into Production Assets, Advancing Circular Manufacturing
Global automotive manufacturer BMW Group is advancing its circular economy goals by repurposing waste from its additive manufacturing processes. At the Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, Germany, and other sites worldwide, used 3D printing powder and components are recycled into filament for the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process and granulate for Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF),… Continue reading BMW Transforms 3D Printing Waste into Production Assets, Advancing Circular Manufacturing
Bentley Unveils EXP 15 Concept, Blending Classic Design with 3D Printing
Luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has unveiled the EXP 15, a concept car showcased at its new design studio that blends the brand’s early Grand Tourer heritage with advanced technologies like 3D printing and virtual reality. The EXP 15, though not slated for production, previews the design and technology of Bentley’s all-electric model launching in 2026,… Continue reading Bentley Unveils EXP 15 Concept, Blending Classic Design with 3D Printing
Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Automotive & Mobility (AMA:AM) 2025 Call For Speakers and Start-ups
The future of mobility is electric, lightweight, personalized, and increasingly additive. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is unlocking new design paradigms and value chains across automotive and mobility sectors. Whether it’s prototyping EV battery enclosures, producing on-demand spare parts, or localizing tool production at the plant floor, AM is no longer a niche, it’s a strategic capability.… Continue reading Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Automotive & Mobility (AMA:AM) 2025 Call For Speakers and Start-ups