$75M investment powers third new factory for lightweightEV battery structures in 18 months New site to create more than 270 manufacturing jobs Expansion in Alabama supports electric vehicle battery manufacturing Muscle Shoals Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Carl Beckwith, CEO (Dura Automotive Systems) Group Photo from Left to right: Zac Jackson – Vice President (MiddleGround Capital), Heather… Continue reading Dura Automotive Celebrates Grand Opening of Muscle Shoals High-Tech Manufacturing Site for EV Battery Enclosures
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ALMAC and DURA Automotive Systems Announce Joint Venture
New company to provide precision automotive components based on advanced aluminum alloys and proprietary extrusion technologies Flagship manufacturing site to be located in Skopje, Republic of N. Macedonia More than 70 new technology jobs created for the local economy beginning in 2022 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Groundbreaking — News — August 18, 2021 Auburn… Continue reading ALMAC and DURA Automotive Systems Announce Joint Venture
Desktop Metal receives new $9M order from “major German automaker”
The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Desktop Metal has gained another $9 million order from an unnamed automotive customer. While Desktop Metal hasn’t identified its client, it has described them… Continue reading Desktop Metal receives new $9M order from “major German automaker”
Stratasys and nFrontier unveil new ‘UILA’ EV concept at Formnext 2022
The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Berlin-based design studio nFrontier has unveiled an innovative new electric vehicle (EV) concept at the Stratasys booth during the Formnext trade show. Essentially a cross between a cargo bike and… Continue reading Stratasys and nFrontier unveil new ‘UILA’ EV concept at Formnext 2022
Titanium 3D printing used to build Le Mans-inspired last hurrah for the Ford GT
Multinational automotive manufacturer Ford has unveiled a new race-inspired model of its iconic Ford GT supercar with performance-enhancing 3D printed components. With the final Heritage Edition of its historic racer, the Ford GT LM, Ford has sought to blend old with new, building around a shape similar to that of its 2016 Le Mans-winning race… Continue reading Titanium 3D printing used to build Le Mans-inspired last hurrah for the Ford GT
McLaren goes beyond prototyping to hit new F1 part milestone with Stratasys 3D printing
British Formula 1 team McLaren Racing now 3D prints up to 9,000 parts each year, long-term manufacturing partner Stratasys has revealed. Using five Stratasys Neo 800 3D printers, the outfit has created numerous aerodynamic parts across its front and rear wing R&D programs, as well as large elements of its car’s side bodywork and top-body.… Continue reading McLaren goes beyond prototyping to hit new F1 part milestone with Stratasys 3D printing
Czinger unveils new Hyper GT four-seater follow-up to the 3D printed 21C hypercar
Californian automotive start-up Czinger Vehicles has introduced a new four-door successor to its 3D printed Czinger 21C hypercar. Known as the Hyper GT, the firm says its latest vehicle is designed to “redefine the coupe,” by allowing four people to travel in luxury without having to sacrifice on performance. Built using the same Divergent Adaptive… Continue reading Czinger unveils new Hyper GT four-seater follow-up to the 3D printed 21C hypercar
Aston Martin unveils new DBR22 sports car concept with Divergent 3D printed rear subframe
British luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has introduced a new roadster featuring a unique Divergent Technologies-3D printed rear assembly. At the rear of its 705-hp DBR22 two-seater, Aston Martin is said to have integrated a support structure composed of multiple 3D printed aluminum parts bonded together, in a way that yields a significant weight… Continue reading Aston Martin unveils new DBR22 sports car concept with Divergent 3D printed rear subframe
Czinger 21C hypercar builder Divergent Technologies secures access to $80M in new funding
Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) developer Divergent Technologies has gained access to another $80 million worth of capital. While Divergent Technologies raised $160 million in April 2022, it can now withdraw a further $60 million from a venture loan facility and $20 million from a revolving line of credit, should it need to. Having already… Continue reading Czinger 21C hypercar builder Divergent Technologies secures access to $80M in new funding
Toyota and SOLIZE unveil automotive spare part 3D printing project powered by HP technology
Japan-based automotive manufacturer Toyota has begun working with SOLIZE to 3D print spare car components on-demand, it has been revealed. As part of a project which started last year, Toyota now uses HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing to create stock parts, before selling them alongside traditionally-produced spares. In addition to providing the company with… Continue reading Toyota and SOLIZE unveil automotive spare part 3D printing project powered by HP technology