New Zealand-based automotive manufacturer Rodin Cars has revealed that its upcoming ‘FZERO’ hypercar is set to feature a 3D printed gearbox. Believed to be the first of its kind, the vehicle’s transmission includes a hydraulically-controlled differential to help manage the torque generated by its 1,000 bhp engine, which Rodin has built to make it “faster… Continue reading Introducing the “faster than Formula 1” hypercar with a 3D printed gearbox
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Arash Motor Company fast-tracks electric hypercar parts using MakerBot 3D printing technology
Arash Motor Company, a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke hypercars, has announced the use of Stratasys subsidiary MakerBot’s 3D printing technology to produce end-use components for its cars. Founded over 20 years ago by Arash Farboud, who is now the Lead Designer, Arash Motor Company primarily manufactures high-performance vehicles in very low volumes. Despite sporting a… Continue reading Arash Motor Company fast-tracks electric hypercar parts using MakerBot 3D printing technology
Volkswagen to adopt binder jet 3D printing for car part production with HP and Siemens
German car manufacturer Volkswagen has announced plans to use binder jet 3D printing to manufacture components at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, reportedly becoming the first car maker to use the 3D printing technology in its production process. The company has expanded its partnership with 3D printer OEM HP and entered into a software… Continue reading Volkswagen to adopt binder jet 3D printing for car part production with HP and Siemens
Nissan bolsters Barcelona factory with BCN3D 3D printing technology
Car manufacturer Nissan has begun using 3D printing technology developed by BCN3D to bolster its automotive production lines in Spain. It’s been revealed that the company’s Barcelona factory now features IDEX FFF technology, with parts such as tools, jigs, fixtures, and functional prototypes being 3D printed. Before now, Nissan outsourced all of its tooling to… Continue reading Nissan bolsters Barcelona factory with BCN3D 3D printing technology
Alfa Romeo and AM Solutions partner for automated post-processing of 3D printed race car parts
The Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula One team has partnered with AM Solutions, the Italian 3D printing subsidiary of the Rösler Group, to bolster the post-processing of its 3D printed race car components. The racing team will acquire three S1 systems from AM Solutions in a bid to bring greater automation, economic efficiency, and repeatability… Continue reading Alfa Romeo and AM Solutions partner for automated post-processing of 3D printed race car parts
New 3D Systems material provides aero boost to Alpine F1 team
For a deeper-dive into additive manufacturing, you can now subscribe to our Youtube channel, featuring discussion, de-briefs and shots of 3D printing in-action. U.S. 3D printer OEM 3D Systems has added a composite resin to its material portfolio that’s specifically designed to address Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) applications. Developed alongside the Alpine F1 Team, the… Continue reading New 3D Systems material provides aero boost to Alpine F1 team
SABIC and Local Motors recycle 3D printing scrap with up to 100% efficacy
For a deeper-dive into additive manufacturing, you can now subscribe to our Youtube channel, featuring discussion, de-briefs and shots of 3D printing in-action. Saudi Arabia-based chemical producer SABIC has teamed up with U.S. autonomous vehicle manufacturer Local Motors to assess the viability of reusing 3D printing waste byproducts. As part of a joint study, the… Continue reading SABIC and Local Motors recycle 3D printing scrap with up to 100% efficacy
ExOne’s binder jet 3D printing technology shakes up automotive tooling
Manufacturing service provider FreeFORM Technologies is using binder jet 3D printing technology from ExOne to produce lightweight tooling for the automotive sector. Specifically, the company recently 3D printed a complex end-of-arm tooling component for industrial automation firm Allegheny Electric Service. Built using 17-4PH stainless steel, the part is designed to be integrated with a six-axis… Continue reading ExOne’s binder jet 3D printing technology shakes up automotive tooling
New MINI Formula E safety car sets pace with 3D printed aero-parts
A special edition of German automotive firm BMW’s first all-electric MINI, the ‘Electric,’ is set to become the FIA Formula E World Championship’s new safety car. Dubbed the ‘Pacesetter,’ the one-off vehicle features vibrantly-colored 3D printed spats, spoilers and a roof-mounted rear wing, providing it with the aero performance needed to lead a pack of… Continue reading New MINI Formula E safety car sets pace with 3D printed aero-parts
Enhanced McLaren 720S blends carbon fiber body with titanium 3D printing
Automotive tuning specialist 1016 Industries has integrated 3D printed performance parts into a one-off ultra-lightweight edition of the McLaren 720S sports car. In what’s believed to be a world’s first combination, the firm’s fully-exposed carbon fiber ‘000’ features functional weight-saving additive manufactured parts, making it 9% lighter than standard. 1016 Industries first commissioned the proof-of-concept… Continue reading Enhanced McLaren 720S blends carbon fiber body with titanium 3D printing