Conflux Technology Advances Heat Transfer Solutions with Pagani Utopia Collaboration

Conflux Technology, an Australian company specializing in heat transfer solutions and additive manufacturing, has announced a collaboration with Italian hypercar manufacturer Pagani to address thermal management challenges in the Pagani Utopia’s transmission. The Utopia, Pagani’s latest hypercar, uses a 6-liter twin-turbo V12 engine designed by Mercedes-AMG. Its powertrain integrates a custom seven-speed transmission developed by… Continue reading Conflux Technology Advances Heat Transfer Solutions with Pagani Utopia Collaboration

DAB Motors Reveal Akira-Inspired 3D Printed Electric Motorcycle

DAB Motors, a French custom motorcycle manufacturer, collaborated with Vita Veloce Team (VVT), a design and technology collective founded by Colombian singer J Balvin and designer Mattias Gollin, to create a unique electric motorcycle featuring 3D printed bodywork. Although the companies did not officially cite the influence, the vehicle closely mirrors the aesthetic of Kaneda’s… Continue reading DAB Motors Reveal Akira-Inspired 3D Printed Electric Motorcycle

3D Printing Full-Scale Car Audio Enclosures Faster, Cheaper, and Smarter with Aura3D A5

US-based 3D printer designer and manufacturer Aura3D’s A5 Pellet 3D Printer is being used to manufacture full-scale car audio system enclosures directly from plastic pellets. This system enables faster production, reduced material costs, and greater design flexibility compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Car audio components demand a careful balance of mechanical strength, acoustic performance, and… Continue reading 3D Printing Full-Scale Car Audio Enclosures Faster, Cheaper, and Smarter with Aura3D A5

Donkervoort integrates Conflux 3D printed air coolers in P24 RS supercar

Dutch supercar manufacturer Donkervoort Automobielen has teamed up with Australian thermal technology specialist Conflux Technology to develop 3D printed water-charge air coolers (WCAC) for the upcoming P24 RS model, marking a milestone in the application of Formula 1-grade additive manufacturing for road-legal vehicles. The collaboration, detailed in the latest “Living the Drive: Engineering Chapter” from… Continue reading Donkervoort integrates Conflux 3D printed air coolers in P24 RS supercar

New €23M BMW Additive Manufacturing Campus

German car manufacturer BMW Group has opened a $25 million (approx. €23.3 million) Additive Manufacturing Campus in Munich, expanding its effort to industrialize 3D printing for automotive production.  While the investment is new, the direction it points to has been years in the making. The company’s AM initiatives have steadily expanded since the launch of… Continue reading New €23M BMW Additive Manufacturing Campus

Reviving Century-Old Motorcycles with Metal 3D Printing

Competition Distributing LLC, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of antique Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle components, is using metal 3D printing to reproduce rare, century-old parts that are no longer available through conventional means. With a focus on pre-1930s motorcycles, the company supplies both original and precision aftermarket components to global collectors, museums, and restorers. To meet increasing… Continue reading Reviving Century-Old Motorcycles with Metal 3D Printing

Stamping Out Tariffs with Dura | Shiloh

Facing Automotive Manufacturing Tariffs? Here’s How to Respond Automotive manufacturing tariffs can raise costs, delay shipments, and disrupt your supply chain. Many businesses are seeking ways to mitigate these challenges. The good news? Dura | Shiloh offers a powerful answer with our U.S.-based manufacturing network. Why U.S.-Based Manufacturing Offsets Automotive Manufacturing Tariffs When you choose… Continue reading Stamping Out Tariffs with Dura | Shiloh

RAPID + TCT 2025 Exclusive: Ford and Stratasys on 3D Printing for Automotive Applications

RAPID + TCT returns to the home of US automotive manufacturing in 2025. North America’s largest 3D printing trade show will run at Detroit’s Huntington Place between April 8-10. Over 400 additive manufacturing companies will attend the show, which is co-locating with SME’s AeroDef Manufacturing and SAE International’s WCX in the Motor City. As the… Continue reading RAPID + TCT 2025 Exclusive: Ford and Stratasys on 3D Printing for Automotive Applications

Bosch new €6M metal AM facility to boost its automotive production

German multinational engineering and technology company Bosch has launched a new metal additive manufacturing facility at its Nuremberg plant, investing nearly €6 million.  At the heart of the facility is a Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 metal 3D printer, which the company says will play a key role in producing complex metal parts more… Continue reading Bosch new €6M metal AM facility to boost its automotive production

Inside Red Bull Racing: How 3D Printing and Scanning create a winning advantage in Formula One

With the 2025 Formula One season now underway, 3D Printing Industry takes an exclusive look inside Oracle Red Bull Racing with the team that propelled driver Max Verstappen to his fourth championship victory in the World Drivers’ Championship. Visiting the Red Bull headquarters and factory in Milton Keynes, we take a deep dive into Red Bull Racing’s… Continue reading Inside Red Bull Racing: How 3D Printing and Scanning create a winning advantage in Formula One