Since the first Lotus car was built in 1948, the company has continued to advance in the automotive industry for the design and manufacture of high-performance cars. The latest sports car, the Emira, is the most accurate model ever built by Lotus … [Read more...] about Metrology keeps production moving while ensuring accurate builds
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Rapid Prototype Molding increases the speed of and cuts the cost of part testing and proof
Alpine Advanced Materials has introduced Rapid Prototype Molding (RPM) using Addifab’s proprietary resin system and Nexa3D’s printers to give clients a more rapid tool manufacturing solution that provides a functional and testable part at a fraction … [Read more...] about Rapid Prototype Molding increases the speed of and cuts the cost of part testing and proof
Accelerating assembly with 3D printed jigs and fixtures
North American Lighting (NAL), a Koito Group Company, has been manufacturing automotive lighting systems for vehicle manufacturers since 1983. With eight facilities across the U.S., NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design … [Read more...] about Accelerating assembly with 3D printed jigs and fixtures
EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
EOS announced four new metal materials for additive manufacturing (AM) on the EOS M 290 metal system, including two stainless steels, one tool steel, and one nickel alloy. Sascha Rudolph, SVP BU Metal Materials at EOS states: “Material development … [Read more...] about EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Formlabs, announced the Fuse 1+ 30W, in what it claims is its most powerful industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to date. Built off the success of the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, the Fuse 1+ 30W integrates upgraded components — including … [Read more...] about Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Stratasys and Nascar collaborate to bring first 3d printed production parts to Nascar next gen racecars
Stratasys Ltd. announced that it has been named a NASCAR Competition Partner and has teamed with NASCAR to produce the first-ever 3D printed production parts to be featured across all NASCAR Next Gen cars. NASCAR teamed with Stratasys Direct … [Read more...] about Stratasys and Nascar collaborate to bring first 3d printed production parts to Nascar next gen racecars
Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials
As the development of 3D printable materials plays a greater role in additive technology, many researchers seek strategies to reduce the potential for defects within these materials. This study shows that controlling the mixing gradient of the … [Read more...] about Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials
XJet produces first entirely ceramic piston for Chaos Ultracar
The world’s first additively manufactured car engine piston made entirely with ceramic has been developed by Spyros Panopoulos Automotive (SPA) for its revolutionary Chaos Ultracar using XJet technology. Spyros Panopoulos – SPA Founder, … [Read more...] about XJet produces first entirely ceramic piston for Chaos Ultracar
Desktop Metal’s S-Max Flex makes 3D Printed sand casting affordable to foundries
Desktop Metal announced the launch of the ExOne S-Max Flex, a scalable, large-format binder jetting system that 3D prints sand tooling. Applications include sand casting complex metal designs for the aerospace, automotive, and energy … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal’s S-Max Flex makes 3D Printed sand casting affordable to foundries
Race fans watch cars race and be fitted with 3D printed parts on site
Australian additive manufacturing company, SPEE3D, showcased its world-leading metal 3D printing technology at the Melbourne Grand Prix. The company claims its flagship product, the WarpSPEE3D, is the world's fastest metal 3D printer and can … [Read more...] about Race fans watch cars race and be fitted with 3D printed parts on site