Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group are partnering to carry out four pilot projects exploring how 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) can transform the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs). The joint research projects will focus on leveraging 3D printing for the production of customized components for EVs and… Continue reading NTU Singapore and Hyundai to explore 3D printing for EV production
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Car SOS TV show uses 3D printing and scanning to restore classic car
Nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open, have your say who is leading the industry now. Popular British automotive TV show Car SOS, aired on National Geographic, has used 3D scanning and 3D printing to restore the customized central console of a 1970’s Ford Cortina Mark III X. Unable to find a replacement… Continue reading Car SOS TV show uses 3D printing and scanning to restore classic car
ExOne and Maxxwell Motors 3D print unique copper windings for electric motors
Nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open, tell us who is leading the industry now. Binder jet 3D printer manufacturer ExOne has teamed up with Tennessee-based start-up Maxxwell Motors to develop a unique 3D printed copper e-winding design for the latter’s axial flux electric motors. The motors are used in electric vehicles (EVs)… Continue reading ExOne and Maxxwell Motors 3D print unique copper windings for electric motors
F1 champion-backed Radford launches limited edition Lotus with over 500 3D printed parts
The nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should make the shortlists for this year’s show? Have your say now. Historic coachbuilding firm Radford is attempting to blend the technologies of the past with those of the future by using 3D printing to bring back the classic… Continue reading F1 champion-backed Radford launches limited edition Lotus with over 500 3D printed parts
Enable Manufacturing awarded funding to develop zero-emission tailpipe technology for automotive sector
UK-based metal 3D printing service Enable Manufacturing has received part of a combined £1.48 million investment from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to develop the “next big thing” in zero-emission tailpipe technology for the automotive industry. The firm was awarded the funds as part of the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s (APC) Technology Developer… Continue reading Enable Manufacturing awarded funding to develop zero-emission tailpipe technology for automotive sector
Introducing the “faster than Formula 1” hypercar with a 3D printed gearbox
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
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