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
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Camozzi Group to “rise to the technological challenge” of Formula 1 in Alfa Romeo partnership
The Camozzi Group, parent firm of large-format 3D printer manufacturer Ingersoll Machine Tools, has entered into a partnership with Alfa Romeo F1 team ORLEN. Set to take on advertorial, technical and sporting dimensions, the deal will see the Camozzi Group use its production expertise to aid the work of both the Alfa Romeo F1 team,… Continue reading Camozzi Group to “rise to the technological challenge” of Formula 1 in Alfa Romeo partnership
Fraunhofer IAPT slashes car part costs by 80% using 3D printing technology
Insiders and analysts predict the 3D printing trends to watch in our latest series of articles focused on the future of 3D printing. The Fraunhofer Institute for Additive Production Technologies (IAPT) has demonstrated how 3D printing can provide benefits for both technical performance and manufacturing costs by redesigning the door hinge of a luxury sports… Continue reading Fraunhofer IAPT slashes car part costs by 80% using 3D printing technology
‘Olli’ 3D printed autonomous shuttle manufacturer Local Motors closes down
Automotive OEM Local Motors, manufacturer of the partially-3D printed ‘Olli’ autonomous vehicle (AV), has shut down according to Linkedin posts from several of its employees. Over the last five and half years, Local Motors has built various structural elements of its self-driving shuttle using 3D printing, in a way that has allowed it to be… Continue reading ‘Olli’ 3D printed autonomous shuttle manufacturer Local Motors closes down
Porsche invests in INTAMSYS to advance automotive digital manufacturing strategy
Sports car manufacturer Porsche has made a strategic investment in 3D printer manufacturer INTAMSYS to explore more ways in which additive manufacturing technology can be developed and deployed within the automotive sector. While the exact amount invested in the company by Porsche’s investment arm, Porsche Ventures, remains undisclosed, the car manufacturer stated that it sees… Continue reading Porsche invests in INTAMSYS to advance automotive digital manufacturing strategy
Local Motors and CRP upgrade Olli 2.0 with new 3D printed windshield wiper parts
Local Motors, an Arizona-based automotive OEM, has announced a new set of upgrades for its 3D printed self-driving electric vehicle, Olli 2.0. Following a successful rollout in the US, the company is currently seeking approval to deploy its shuttle for a project in Europe. However, Local Motors found that it needed to implement a set… Continue reading Local Motors and CRP upgrade Olli 2.0 with new 3D printed windshield wiper parts
Škoda leverages 3D printing technology to streamline automotive production
Czech car manufacturer Škoda has announced that it’s been using 3D printing to streamline its automotive business, bringing the production of prototypes, spare parts, and tooling in-house. As part of its ‘More flexible with 3D print farms’ project, the firm has set up a number of print farms featuring systems developed by companies like Prusa.… Continue reading Škoda leverages 3D printing technology to streamline automotive production
Desktop Metal secures $7.9M 3D printer order from mystery German carmaker
Desktop Metal, a leading provider of binder jet 3D printing systems, has announced that it’s received a $7.9 million order from a major car manufacturer based in Germany. The unnamed company will reportedly use its new binder jet 3D printers for the mass production of metal automotive powertrain parts at high volumes. Desktop Metal already… Continue reading Desktop Metal secures $7.9M 3D printer order from mystery German carmaker
China’s No. 1 Formula Electric Team Releases 2021 New Cars – With UnionTech 3D Printing
On October 15, Tongji University DIAN Racing (“TJU DIAN Racing”), China’s No.1 formula E team, unveiled its new car for the 2021 season. UnionTech used its SLA printing technology to help TJU DIAN Racing complete the production of 56 parts. UnionTech was invited to participate in the new product launch event and appreciated the new… Continue reading China’s No. 1 Formula Electric Team Releases 2021 New Cars – With UnionTech 3D Printing
Porsche launches Nürburgring-tested 3D printed bucket seat for the Boxster, Cayman and 911
Voting shortlists for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should receive top honors this year? Have your say now. Interested in tuning in? The Youtube livestream link is also live, so viewers can now subscribe and set reminders to ensure they don’t miss out. Sports car manufacturer Porsche has launched a new… Continue reading Porsche launches Nürburgring-tested 3D printed bucket seat for the Boxster, Cayman and 911