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Peugeot’s Inception concept ushers in a new era of automotive interior design with Stratasys 3DFashion Technology

Global automotive manufacturer Peugeot has integrated Stratasys’ 3DFashion technology into the interior of its new Inception concept. The manufacturer claims its novel embellishment methods helped achieve unprecedented resolution. The Inception concept, spearheaded by Peugeot’s Brand Design Director Matthias Hossann, represents a major change for the brand, reflecting its vision for electric vehicles, says the company.… Continue reading Peugeot’s Inception concept ushers in a new era of automotive interior design with Stratasys 3DFashion Technology

Volkswagen Group adds second MetalFAB 3D printer to optimize automotive manufacturing

German car manufacturer Volkswagen Group, Europe’s largest carmaker, has acquired a second MetalFAB 3D printing system from Netherlands based metal 3D printer manufacturer Additive Industries. Volkswagen has also invested in parameter development, and has implemented MetalFAB’s Powder Load Tool and Powder Recovery Station to increase efficiency and reduce waste. The MetalFAB system includes full-field lasers… Continue reading Volkswagen Group adds second MetalFAB 3D printer to optimize automotive manufacturing

Czinger Vehicles and Xtrac combine to produce industry’s first topology optimized 3D printed gearbox

California based motor company Czinger Vehicles is working with Motorsport & High Performance Automotive (HPA) gearbox production specialists Xtrac, to produce a topology-optimized and additively manufactured gearbox. The 3D printed automated 7-speed semi-sequential gearbox, billed as an industry first, will be incorporated into Czinger’s 21C Hypercar. The gearbox offers sub-100ms shifts, the highest torque transmitted… Continue reading Czinger Vehicles and Xtrac combine to produce industry’s first topology optimized 3D printed gearbox

ARES Modena customizes supercars with Roboze’s ARGO 500 3D printers

ARES Modena, a luxury car customization company, is using Roboze’s industrial 3D printing technology to create bespoke vehicles. Roboze’s ARGO 500 FFF 3D printer will be installed at ARES Modena’s sophisticated 23,000 m2 facility, which was set up in January 2018. Roboze says that its 3D printing technologies can improve process repeatability, and increase precision.… Continue reading ARES Modena customizes supercars with Roboze’s ARGO 500 3D printers

BWT Alpine F1 Team purchases four 3D Systems SLA 750 3D printers to optimize wind tunnel testing

U.S. based additive manufacturing company 3D Systems recently announced that BWT Alpine F1 has purchased four of its SLA 750 3D printing systems. Alpine F1 has purchased these machines to aid its production of components for wind tunnel testing, with the team already using 3D Systems’ SLA and SLS technology to print 25,000 parts annually.… Continue reading BWT Alpine F1 Team purchases four 3D Systems SLA 750 3D printers to optimize wind tunnel testing

Zortrax 3D printing helps Toyota drive down the cost and lead times of its assembly jigs

Japanese automotive multinational Toyota has revealed how adopting Zortrax 3D printing has helped optimize its vehicle assembly operations. At its two Polish facilities in Walbrzych and Jelcz-Laskowice, Toyota has switched from CNC machining assembly jigs and fixtures to producing them using Zortrax M300 Plus systems on-demand. In doing so, the automotive stalwart has managed to… Continue reading Zortrax 3D printing helps Toyota drive down the cost and lead times of its assembly jigs

Dura-Shiloh Receives Prestigious 2022 Altair Enlighten Technology Award-copy

Team receives award for ShilohCore® Acoustic Technology – Proprietary Acoustic Patch Laminate Damping Technology targets NVH to reduce interior noise 3db-7db in BEV’s, HEV’s, and ICE Vehicles– Revolutionary technology reduces mass, carbon emissions, and cost Varun Kalur, Sean McGuire, and Steve Lin accept the Enlighten Award on behalf of Dura-Shiloh. Shiloh has received the prestigious… Continue reading Dura-Shiloh Receives Prestigious 2022 Altair Enlighten Technology Award-copy

Dura-Shiloh Receives Prestigious 2022 Altair Enlighten Technology Award-copy

Team Penske: chasing victory with Stratasys Neo 800 3D printer

Watch the 2022 3D Printing Industry Awards Live on Tuesday, 13th December: subscribe and enable notifications. 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys announced that Team Penske, a leading motorsports company has purchased a new Stratasys Neo® 800 3D printer. Team Penske’s first Stratasys stereolithography-based 3D printer will be employed to quickly print scale model parts for aerodynamic… Continue reading Team Penske: chasing victory with Stratasys Neo 800 3D printer