Local Motors, an Arizona-based automotive OEM, has announced a new set of upgrades for its 3D printed self-driving electric vehicle, Olli 2.0. Following a successful rollout in the US, the company is currently seeking approval to deploy its shuttle for a project in Europe. However, Local Motors found that it needed to implement a set… Continue reading Local Motors and CRP upgrade Olli 2.0 with new 3D printed windshield wiper parts
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Škoda leverages 3D printing technology to streamline automotive production
Czech car manufacturer Škoda has announced that it’s been using 3D printing to streamline its automotive business, bringing the production of prototypes, spare parts, and tooling in-house. As part of its ‘More flexible with 3D print farms’ project, the firm has set up a number of print farms featuring systems developed by companies like Prusa.… Continue reading Škoda leverages 3D printing technology to streamline automotive production
Desktop Metal secures $7.9M 3D printer order from mystery German carmaker
Desktop Metal, a leading provider of binder jet 3D printing systems, has announced that it’s received a $7.9 million order from a major car manufacturer based in Germany. The unnamed company will reportedly use its new binder jet 3D printers for the mass production of metal automotive powertrain parts at high volumes. Desktop Metal already… Continue reading Desktop Metal secures $7.9M 3D printer order from mystery German carmaker
China’s No. 1 Formula Electric Team Releases 2021 New Cars – With UnionTech 3D Printing
On October 15, Tongji University DIAN Racing (“TJU DIAN Racing”), China’s No.1 formula E team, unveiled its new car for the 2021 season. UnionTech used its SLA printing technology to help TJU DIAN Racing complete the production of 56 parts. UnionTech was invited to participate in the new product launch event and appreciated the new… Continue reading China’s No. 1 Formula Electric Team Releases 2021 New Cars – With UnionTech 3D Printing
Porsche launches Nürburgring-tested 3D printed bucket seat for the Boxster, Cayman and 911
Voting shortlists for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should receive top honors this year? Have your say now. Interested in tuning in? The Youtube livestream link is also live, so viewers can now subscribe and set reminders to ensure they don’t miss out. Sports car manufacturer Porsche has launched a new… Continue reading Porsche launches Nürburgring-tested 3D printed bucket seat for the Boxster, Cayman and 911
WASP and Honda advance industrial clay motorcycle modeling with 3D printing
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are open for voting, have your say now. Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP has provided an update on its ongoing partnership with the European R&D arm of Japanese automotive manufacturer Honda. Since announcing their joint project in April, the companies have been developing WASP’s Liquid Deposition Modeling (LDM) 3D printing technology… Continue reading WASP and Honda advance industrial clay motorcycle modeling with 3D printing
Michelin’s Uptis airless tire takes to the road with 3D printing
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are open for voting, have your say now. French tire manufacturer Michelin has reached a new milestone in the development of its airless Uptis (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) tire, having carried out successful road tests. As part of Michelin’s VISION concept, if Uptis goes to market in 2024 as planned, drivers… Continue reading Michelin’s Uptis airless tire takes to the road with 3D printing
Uniformity Labs develops novel race car roll cage using 3D printing technology
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are now open for voting until the 20th of October. Cast your votes here. Additive manufacturing materials developer Uniformity Labs has 3D printed a roll cage for a solar-powered race car using its ultra-low porosity AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy powder. Printed in-house on an SLM Solutions SLM 280 2.0,… Continue reading Uniformity Labs develops novel race car roll cage using 3D printing technology
Delta Racing and Eplus 3D take to the track with 3D printed wheel carriers
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are now open for voting until the 20th of October. Cast your votes here. The Delta Racing Team of the Mannheim University of Applied Sciences partnered with Hangzhou-based 3D printer manufacturer Eplus 3D to produce end-use parts for this year’s Formula Student Electric event. Formula Student is an… Continue reading Delta Racing and Eplus 3D take to the track with 3D printed wheel carriers
Shiloh Industries completes the acquisition of two manufacturing plants from Benteler Automotive
Shiloh Industries completes the acquisition of two manufacturing plants from Benteler Automotive We are pleased to announce the purchase of two Benteler Automotive stamping plants – in Goshen, Indiana and Kalamazoo, Michigan. The plants offer a broad range of process and material capabilities in the manufacturing of diversified chassis components and feature high-quality and modern hot-formed steel… Continue reading Shiloh Industries completes the acquisition of two manufacturing plants from Benteler Automotive