Carbon, the Silicon Valley-based firm behind Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology, has expanded its partnership with luxury car manufacturer Lamborghini. Under the extended terms, Carbon will apply its 3D printing technology to manufacture the central and lateral dashboard air vents for Lamborghini’s first hybrid production car, the Sián FKP 37. “We wanted to give our designers… Continue reading Lamborghini places emphasis on additive manufacturing, extends partnership with Carbon
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University of Waterloo receives $2.1 million from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to advance additive manufacturing research
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has granted $2.1 million (CAD) to the University of Waterloo in Ontario, to advance engineering education and additive manufacturing research. Reported as the largest single donation by TMMC to any Canadian university, this investment will introduce an undergraduate engineering innovation challenge as well as dedicate a wing to faculty and… Continue reading University of Waterloo receives $2.1 million from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to advance additive manufacturing research
Extreme Tuners create lightweight 3D printed carbon composite connector rods
Extreme Tuners, a machine shop based in Athens, Greece, has created 3D printed carbon composite connector rods for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution car. According to the company, the rods weigh 10 times less than steel and 6.5 times less than aluminum, while withstanding up to 3000 horsepower (HP) and approximately 15,000 RPM. “As nothing [is] available… Continue reading Extreme Tuners create lightweight 3D printed carbon composite connector rods
B9Creations supports Ding Tool in 3D printed car-dent repair solution
Ding Tool, a South Dakota-based paintless dent repair (PDR) tool manufacturer, has launched a new range of 3D printed automotive dent repair tools, in collaboration with SLA/DLP 3D printing specialist B9Creations. PDR is a method of removing minor dents from the body of a motor vehicle. Ding Tool’s new PDR tools are patent pending, and… Continue reading B9Creations supports Ding Tool in 3D printed car-dent repair solution
Jay Leno partners with Stratasys to 3D print custom parts for classic vehicle and supercar collection
Stratasys has announced it is collaborating with Big Dog Productions, the media production firm headed by North American comedian Jay Leno. The new partnership is an extension of Stratasys’ Performance Partner Program. As part of the program, Stratasys will be providing the company with access to its FDM 3D printers to support the motor vehicle… Continue reading Jay Leno partners with Stratasys to 3D print custom parts for classic vehicle and supercar collection
HP Metal Jet “a reality” as Volkswagen highlights automotive additive manufacturing at ID.3 launch
Volkswagen has reiterated its commitment to metal 3D printing for the automotive sector with an announcement that together with GKN and HP, 10,000 metal parts were produced on the HP Metal Jet System. The HP Metal Jet 3D printing system was used to produce miniature models of the new ID.3 electric vehicle for marketing purposes. … Continue reading HP Metal Jet “a reality” as Volkswagen highlights automotive additive manufacturing at ID.3 launch
Airbus and LM Industries form 3D printing digital mobility startup Neorizon
International aerospace giant Airbus, and San Francisco-based digital OEM LM Industries (LMI), parent company of Local Motors and Launch Forth, have partnered to form Neorizon, a digital mobility startup. The new collaborative venture between the two firms aims to provide innovative products with a focus on autonomous mobility. Both firms will bring their respective expertise… Continue reading Airbus and LM Industries form 3D printing digital mobility startup Neorizon
StaVari project looks to additive manufacturing for car manufacturing
StaVari is a research project, led by German-based automotive engineering service provider EDAG Group, aiming to create a fully integrated additive manufacturing process chain for the production of automotive components. The project, consisting of nine other research partners, aims to produce the parts using a newly developed steel powder alloy, tailor-made for car body applications,… Continue reading StaVari project looks to additive manufacturing for car manufacturing
Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley plant 3D prints over 500 tools and fixtures
The North American branch of car manufacturer Volvo Trucks has 3D printed 500 manufacturing tools and fixtures, including a one-piece diffuser used in the paint atomizer cleaning process. Incorporating Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology, Volvo’s New River Valley (NRV) plant in Virginia, where all trucks for the North American market are produced, has enabled quicker production… Continue reading Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley plant 3D prints over 500 tools and fixtures
Local Motors introduce Olli 2.0, an improved, autonomous 3D printed shuttle
Local Motors, an Arizona-based automotive OEM, has introduced an upgrade of its 3D printed, electric, autonomous shuttle known as the Olli 2.0. The Olli 2.0 is designed for neighborhoods, campuses, and urban city centers as a smart, safe, sustainable transportation option. As opposed to its predecessor, Olli, Olli 2.0 uses 50% reduced parts and decreases… Continue reading Local Motors introduce Olli 2.0, an improved, autonomous 3D printed shuttle