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
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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
SOLIZE partners with HP to 3D print spares on-demand for vintage Nissan GT-Rs
Japanese manufacturer SOLIZE has worked with multinational printing firm HP to 3D print spare parts for heritage models from Nissan’s NISMO line of sports cars. Using 3D modelling and HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) platform, SOLIZE’s engineers have been able to design and 3D print discontinued parts for vehicles such as the Skyline GT-R on-demand.… Continue reading SOLIZE partners with HP to 3D print spares on-demand for vintage Nissan GT-Rs
Nexa3D and Williams Racing partner to advance Formula 1 with 3D printing technology
Formula 1 racing team Williams Racing has announced a partnership with 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D to produce custom polymer parts for motorsport applications. Specifically, the racing team will be able to leverage Nexa3D’s high-speed NXE400 3D printer to manufacture functional wind tunnel components. The lightweight parts will be used to help test the aerodynamic properties… Continue reading Nexa3D and Williams Racing partner to advance Formula 1 with 3D printing technology
Aston Martin partners with Domin for “world-leading” 3D printed suspension
British luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has announced a new collaboration with fluid power systems manufacturer Domin and Cranfield University for the development of a “world-leading” suspension system that makes use of 3D printing. Named the Full Active Suspension Technology (FAST) project, the partnership will leverage Domin’s patented technology, which involves additive manufacturing, to… Continue reading Aston Martin partners with Domin for “world-leading” 3D printed suspension
PIX is 3D printing self-driving cars inspired by slime mold
Autonomous vehicle manufacturer PIX Moving is combining metal 3D printing with mold-inspired generative design to advance automotive production. The company’s ‘C-ZONE 01’ end-to-end digital manufacturing factory makes use of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), a form of large-format DED 3D printing, to produce its PIXBOT and PIXLOOP autonomous vehicle chassis models. According to PIX, the… Continue reading PIX is 3D printing self-driving cars inspired by slime mold
MINI discontinues MINI Yours Customized 3D printed part service
Automotive manufacturer MINI has discontinued its MINI Yours Customised service which enabled customers to design and order personalized 3D printed parts for their cars. Until now, MINI customers have been given the option to customize bespoke cosmetic parts for their vehicles, created through a combination of 3D printing and laser lettering. The company has given… Continue reading MINI discontinues MINI Yours Customized 3D printed part service