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Plastic Omnium wants to double in size by 2030

A billion in turnover in 2000, eight times more last year: Plastic Omnium (PO) has placed its recent history under the sign of growth, and the equipment supplier controlled by the Burelle family does not intend to change cap. The strategic plan presented to investors on Thursday plans to reach 15 billion euros in turnover… Continue reading Plastic Omnium wants to double in size by 2030

Matt Prior: Why I’m excited for Aston Martin’s future

So that’s that: Tobias Moers’ time as the CEO of Aston Martin has ended. I wonder whether in time, as the saying now goes, “recollections may vary” about the whys and hows. Summaries of the state of Aston Martin already vary. Moers streamlined and made its production lines more efficient, so good has come from… Continue reading Matt Prior: Why I’m excited for Aston Martin’s future

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

Foxconn wastes no time announcing Fisker PEAR will be built at newly acquired Lordstown plant

Less than twenty-four hours after announcing the closing of its purchase of an Ohio assembly plant from Lordstown Motors, Foxconn and its partner Fisker Inc. announced the facility will soon be home to production of the latter’s upcoming PEAR EV. We first learned of Project PEAR, an acronym for Personal Electric Automotive Revolution, in February… Continue reading Foxconn wastes no time announcing Fisker PEAR will be built at newly acquired Lordstown plant