By Nick Allen, Managing Director, 3DPRINTUK The uses of 3D printing today are well established across industry, and it is routinely used as a prototype and production technology. As more companies become aware of the design freedom that 3D … [Read more...] about 3D printing for unique automotive applications
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Desktop Metal welcomes X-Series line of additive manufacturing systems for metal and ceramics into growing portfolio
Desktop Metal announced the launch of the X-Series line of binder jet 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic powders in a wide range of particle sizes. The newly branded Desktop Metal line of printers is derived from the acquisition of ExOne … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal welcomes X-Series line of additive manufacturing systems for metal and ceramics into growing portfolio
Reviving an iconic car brand through 3D printing
Stratasys Ltd. has partnered with Radford, a global luxury automotive brand, to create more than 500 3D-printed parts for the launch of the Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt as shown in the Discovery+ documentary, Radford Returns. Radford Returns, … [Read more...] about Reviving an iconic car brand through 3D printing
How the concept cars of tomorrow are made with 3D printing
Located in the heart of the UK's auto industry, Vital Auto is an industrial design studio with expertise in automotive design. The company’s clientele includes many of the major automotive manufacturers, such as Volvo, Nissan, Lotus, McLaren, Geely, … [Read more...] about How the concept cars of tomorrow are made with 3D printing
Innovating with additive manufacturing
The advantages of additive manufacturing (AM) best come in play when components are designed from the ground up specifically for this process. This fact is well-known. But how this aspect, combined with other optimization measures, can positively … [Read more...] about Innovating with additive manufacturing
Desktop Metal qualifies commercially pure copper for its Production System
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified commercially pure copper (> 99.95% purity) for additive manufacturing on the Production System platform, and its Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology. Customers can now leverage SPJ technology for the … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal qualifies commercially pure copper for its Production System
Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified the use of D2 tool steel for the Production System platform, which leverages patent pending Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology. SPJ technology can be used for the production of parts in high-strength, … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
3D printers keep race cars up and racing
Spire Motorsports, a newcomer in the NASCAR Cup Series, raced onto the scene in 2018. Within a year, the team caused one of the biggest upsets in NASCAR history with its first win at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. Since then, the team has been … [Read more...] about 3D printers keep race cars up and racing
Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
Markforged’s new FX20 3D printer is targeted at point-of-need production of industrial-strength end use parts. This production-ready hardware prints the flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic ULTEM 9085, in filament form, in combination with … [Read more...] about Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
3D printing keeps off road vehicles moving
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) team uses 3D printing on parts for an off-road vehicle for an annual competition. The Baja SAE team is comprised of SD Mines students who design, … [Read more...] about 3D printing keeps off road vehicles moving
