With the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed now in full swing, motoring enthusiasts from around the world have begun descending on rural Southern England. Already at the historic hill climb, exhibitors have showcased a plethora of parts that reflect 3D printing’s growing efficacy in addressing automotive needs, ranging from tooling to motorbike components. However, it’s… Continue reading Goodwood 2022: 3D printing’s automotive breakthrough at the Festival of Speed
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Brumos Racing to run Porsche with Airtech 3D printed upgrades at iconic Pikes Peak hillclimb
Floridian race outfit Brumos Racing has unveiled plans to run a 3D printing-optimized Porsche at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Composite tooling manufacturer Airtech Advanced Materials Group has 3D printed molds and end-use parts for the team’s GT2 RS Clubsport, which is set to take part in the 100th running of the event… Continue reading Brumos Racing to run Porsche with Airtech 3D printed upgrades at iconic Pikes Peak hillclimb
New flagship Cadillac sedan to feature ‘more 3D printed parts than any GM vehicle to date’
US-based automotive manufacturer General Motors (GM) has unveiled plans to build a new hatchback with more 3D printed parts than any of its cars have ever featured before. Set to be built under GM’s Cadillac brand in an $81 million project, the ‘Celestiq’ is designed to be a ultra-luxurious electric vehicle (EV), packed with cutting-edge… Continue reading New flagship Cadillac sedan to feature ‘more 3D printed parts than any GM vehicle to date’
New GR Cup motor racing series to feature Toyota GR86s with Stratasys-3D printed parts
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has been named an Official 3D Printing Partner of Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the in-house tuning division of automotive firm Toyota. Already, in its new role, Stratasys has helped TRD develop several end-use 3D printed parts for the Toyota GR86, a sub-£30,000 production vehicle that’s set to be raced in the… Continue reading New GR Cup motor racing series to feature Toyota GR86s with Stratasys-3D printed parts
Conflux Technology launches its first product: a 3D printed automotive Water Charge Air Cooler
Heat transfer specialist Conflux Technology has announced the commercial launch of its first pre-designed 3D printed product. Built on the back of Conflux’s prior heat exchanger R&D, its Water Charge Air Cooler or ‘WCAC,’ is designed to cool the air that enters the turbos used to boost some cars’ engines. Utilizing 3D printing, it’s said… Continue reading Conflux Technology launches its first product: a 3D printed automotive Water Charge Air Cooler
Stratasys brings 3D printed production parts to NASCAR for the first time
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has brought what it describes as the “first 3D printed production parts” to the NASCAR racing series. Stratasys may have spent the last 18 years working with teams up and down the NASCAR grid, but having now been made a Competition Partner, it has stepped up its involvement in the sport.… Continue reading Stratasys brings 3D printed production parts to NASCAR for the first time
Scuderia Ferrari turns to 3D printing in bid to boost the aero performance of its Formula 1 car
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
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