Formula 1’s most successful team Scuderia Ferrari has turned to 3D printing in an effort to improve the aerodynamic performance of its challenger for this year’s world title. Earlier this season, during practice at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, the Italian outfit deployed 3D printed sensor mounts onboard its F1-75 race cars. According to Andrew… Continue reading Scuderia Ferrari turns to 3D printing in bid to boost the aero performance of its Formula 1 car
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BMW announces the ‘successful industrialization’ of 3D printing via its IDAM project
Multinational automotive manufacturer BMW has announced the success of its Industrialisation and Digitalisation of Additive Manufacturing or ‘IDAM’ project. Launched three years ago, the initiative has seen BMW and its partners establish two digitally-connected automotive 3D printing production lines. One located at material developer GKN Powder Metallurgy’s base in Bonn, and the other in Munich,… Continue reading BMW announces the ‘successful industrialization’ of 3D printing via its IDAM project
EOS to 3D print race car parts for Sauber Technologies as part of new three-year partnership
Leading 3D printer manufacturer EOS has agreed a three-year technology partnership with Sauber Technologies, a subsidiary of the Sauber Group that runs the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team. Signed at last weekend’s Spanish F1 Grand Prix, the deal will see the pair 3D print everything from production aids and aerodynamic spoiler designs to end-use race… Continue reading EOS to 3D print race car parts for Sauber Technologies as part of new three-year partnership
Interview: Alpine’s Pat Warner offers a unique insight into the secretive world of 3D printing in Formula 1
In the high-octane world of Formula 1, split seconds can mean the difference between success and failure, thus its teams push the sport’s technological boundaries to the absolute limit in pursuit of wins and championships. Yet, while it has long been assumed that 3D printing is vital to the car iteration that ensues, the competitive… Continue reading Interview: Alpine’s Pat Warner offers a unique insight into the secretive world of 3D printing in Formula 1
Larsen Motorsports and Florida Tech kickstart official affiliation with 3D printed dragster parts
Automotive firm Larsen Motorsports has announced an ‘official affiliation’ with the Florida Institute of Technology. Working with Florida Tech’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design, the company will create and conduct several new collaborative design projects and interactive workshops in the name of educational development. The first of these projects will be the development… Continue reading Larsen Motorsports and Florida Tech kickstart official affiliation with 3D printed dragster parts
Czinger hypercar builder Divergent Technologies raises $160M to industrialize “revolutionary” 3D printing platform
Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) developer Divergent Technologies has announced the closure of a $160 million Series C funding round. Utilizing DAPS, an automated automotive assembly platform that combines 3D printing with generative design, Divergent has already committed to build the 1,233 bhp 21C hypercar for sister firm Czinger, which ships next year. According to… Continue reading Czinger hypercar builder Divergent Technologies raises $160M to industrialize “revolutionary” 3D printing platform
SPEE3D showcases “world’s fastest” metal 3D printing technology at Formula 1 Australian GP
Cold Spray 3D printer manufacturer SPEE3D has showcased an impressive new batch of metal racing car parts produced via its technology at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. Presented at a stall near the Albert Park circuit on Formula 1 race weekend, the prints on-show suitably demonstrated the outright speed and precision at which the firm’s… Continue reading SPEE3D showcases “world’s fastest” metal 3D printing technology at Formula 1 Australian GP
Ford rolls out autonomous robot-operated 3D printers in vehicle production
Multinational automotive manufacturer Ford has begun using an autonomous robot within its production line to 3D print end-use parts for its vehicles. Leveraging an in-house-developed interface, Ford has managed to get the KUKA-built bot to ‘speak the same language’ as its other systems, and operate them without human interaction. So far, the firm’s patent-pending approach… Continue reading Ford rolls out autonomous robot-operated 3D printers in vehicle production
Roboze helps Ducati Lenovo develop new challenger for 2022 MotoGP season
High-temperature industrial-grade 3D printer manufacturer Roboze has become a technical partner of the Ducati Lenovo MotoGP team. In this role, ahead of the 2022 season, Roboze worked with the Italian outfit (also known as Ducati Corse), to help develop sections of fairing as well as heat shielding for its Desmosedici GP motorbike. In doing so,… Continue reading Roboze helps Ducati Lenovo develop new challenger for 2022 MotoGP season
Additive Industries provides sneak preview of “critical components” on Alfa Romeo’s new 2022 F1 car
Ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 season, Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN has once again turned to additive manufacturing in a bid to gain an edge on its racing rivals. While the team’s latest challenger has fewer 3D printed aero-parts than before, due to a revamp in F1’s regulations, it’s still said to have multiple… Continue reading Additive Industries provides sneak preview of “critical components” on Alfa Romeo’s new 2022 F1 car