Despite some reports of its untimely demise, the automotive sector is still a dominant force in the United Kingdom. Research and development is strong, as is manufacturing for motorsport, which is a huge industry in its own right. 3DPRINTUK … [Read more...] about 3D printing supports student automotive engineers
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How motorsports benefits from additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing has long been used in automotive, especially in racing. AM enables designers to make fast changes when faced with rapidly changing regulations and short design times. What are some of the lessons learned by those who work with … [Read more...] about How motorsports benefits from additive manufacturing
Azoth produces first metal 3D printed part via binder jetting on a production vehicle for General Motors
Azoth, a vertically integrated additive manufacturing company, is manufacturing the first metal 3D printed part using binder jetting on a General Motors production vehicle. A unique, 3D-printed medallion produced by Azoth sits on the manual … [Read more...] about Azoth produces first metal 3D printed part via binder jetting on a production vehicle for General Motors
BEAMIT Group develops a way to additively process 2024 aluminum alloy
The Additive Manufacturing industry is seeing increased demand for aluminum alloys, particularly in the motorsport market. Aluminum alloys offer high performance and lightweight, while handling high temperatures. Produced using Additive … [Read more...] about BEAMIT Group develops a way to additively process 2024 aluminum alloy
Rodin Cars 3D prints a custom metal gearbox for its Supercar
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced Rodin Cars, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of the ultimate track car, has selected 3D Systems’ metal additive manufacturing solutions to produce parts for its soon-to-be-released hypercar, the Rodin FZero. Rodin … [Read more...] about Rodin Cars 3D prints a custom metal gearbox for its Supercar
Material from 3D Systems and Alpine F1 addresses PIV testing needs in wind tunnels
3D Systems announced the availability of Accura Composite PIV – a new material specifically designed to address PIV testing applications used primarily in motorsports wind tunnel testing. Developed in collaboration with Alpine F1 Team (formerly … [Read more...] about Material from 3D Systems and Alpine F1 addresses PIV testing needs in wind tunnels
3D Systems introduces four resins for Figure 4
3D Systems announced the addition of four high-performance, production-capable resins to its Figure 4 portfolio designed for both batch-run, end-use part manufacturing, and prototyping applications. The company has added Figure 4 High Temp 150C FR … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces four resins for Figure 4
How 3D printing can save trees
Early in the 3D printing industry, there were efforts to take wood byproducts and use that material to make parts. These early efforts were interesting for the novelty. Today, however, there’s a more serious effort to turn wood into a usable 3D … [Read more...] about How 3D printing can save trees
A virtual view into metal 3D printing
This April SPEE3D will release SPEE3DCraft, an end-to-end metal manufacturing simulator. SPEE3DCraft gives craftsmen and 3D printing enthusiasts an intuitive virtual experience into metal 3D printing methods using the same tools and equipment … [Read more...] about A virtual view into metal 3D printing
Additive manufacturing plays key role for Audi AG
It looks like the automotive industry is turning more frequently to additive manufacturing for a range of applications. For example, AUDI AG, a leading manufacturer of premium vehicles, is relying entirely on industrial 3D printing at its Metal 3D … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing plays key role for Audi AG
