Product engineering firm CALLUM has adopted Stratasys subsidiary Makerbot’s METHOD X 3D printer to fabricate parts for a limited edition Aston Martin supercar. Acquiring the system has enabled the company to 3D print prototypes, tooling and low-volumes of components for R-Reforged’s Aston re-imagining, the ‘Vanquish 25.’ Additionally, using the Makerbot machine, CALLUM can now create custom… Continue reading CALLUM adopts METHOD X to 3D print parts for the R-Reforged Aston Martin Vanquish supercar
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Ford becomes first European car maker to implement Formlabs’ Form 3L 3D printer
The Spanish branch of car manufacturer Ford Motor Company has become the first in Europe to add the Form 3L, a large format 3D printer from 3D printer manufacturer Formlabs, to its fleet of machines. Ford will use the Form 3L to develop and manufacture plastic caps used in vacuum tests to test for engine… Continue reading Ford becomes first European car maker to implement Formlabs’ Form 3L 3D printer
SLM Solutions 3D prints Porsche E-Drive housing on NXG X11 600
German 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions has printed a proof of concept E-drive housing for Porsche on its recently released NXG X11 600 3D printing system. Made up of an integrated two-stage transition and a motor, the 3D printed housing is designed for use on the front axle of a sports car. “This new manufacturing… Continue reading SLM Solutions 3D prints Porsche E-Drive housing on NXG X11 600
GM opens Additive Industrialization Center, 3D prints parts for Cadillac and Corvette Racing
American multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors (GM) has opened a new Additive Industrialization Center (AIC), through which it aims to ‘productionize’ 3D printing. The Michigan facility, which houses 24 polymer and metal systems, will work with its GM Ventures subsidiary to validate new uses of additive technologies. Having already printed parts for Corvette Racing, GM has… Continue reading GM opens Additive Industrialization Center, 3D prints parts for Cadillac and Corvette Racing
Scaled develops the UK’s first 3D printed electric vehicle – the Chameleon
A team of engineers from UK-based technology startup Scaled have developed the country’s first 3D printed electric vehicle. Dubbed the Chameleon, the buggy-esque single seater has a 3D printed frame, and was developed over the course of several months by co-founders David Speight and Bob Bradley at the Rushy Platt Industrial Estate in Swindon. The… Continue reading Scaled develops the UK’s first 3D printed electric vehicle – the Chameleon
Fraunhofer researchers develop 3D printed suspension part for Fiat-Chrysler sports car
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies (IAPT) have worked with engineers from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to develop a 3D printed suspension part for one of its sports cars. Using additive manufacturing, the joint team was able to integrate the vehicle’s brake caliper into its wheel carrier, while making it 36 percent… Continue reading Fraunhofer researchers develop 3D printed suspension part for Fiat-Chrysler sports car
Eaton Vehicle Group implements metal 3D printing program to drive efficiency
The vehicle group of multinational power management company Eaton has announced the launch of a new metal 3D printing program as part of its Industry 4.0 strategy. The company aims to reduce production times and improve efficiency through its new 3D printing capabilities, and will look to deploy the 3D polymer printing technology globally by… Continue reading Eaton Vehicle Group implements metal 3D printing program to drive efficiency
Shiloh Industries, Inc. to Proceed with Sale to Grouper Holdings, LLC, a Subsidiary of MiddleGround Capital
Shiloh Industries, Inc. to Proceed with Sale to Grouper Holdings, LLC, a Subsidiary of MiddleGround Capital Shiloh Industries, Inc.(the “Company” or “Shiloh”), an environmentally focused global supplier of lightweighting, noise and vibration solutions, has completed the marketing process approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) and is moving forward… Continue reading Shiloh Industries, Inc. to Proceed with Sale to Grouper Holdings, LLC, a Subsidiary of MiddleGround Capital
LM Industries raises $15m from SPARX to develop and deliver the 3D printed Olli 2.0
Digital vehicle manufacturer and parent company of Local Motors, LM Industries, has raised $15 million from an investment fund managed by the Japanese SPARX Group. Local Motors is the developer of Olli, a 3D printed, electric, self-driving shuttle bus, and the additional funding will be used to develop, manufacture and deploy the vehicle’s second iteration… Continue reading LM Industries raises $15m from SPARX to develop and deliver the 3D printed Olli 2.0
Shiloh Industries, Inc. Receives Court Approval of Bidding Procedures
Shiloh Industries, Inc. Receives Court Approval of Bidding Procedures VALLEY CITY, OHIO, September 25, 2020 – Shiloh Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) an environmentally focused global supplier of lightweighting, noise and vibration solutions, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for the bidding procedures and stalking… Continue reading Shiloh Industries, Inc. Receives Court Approval of Bidding Procedures