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
Automotive
CALLUM produces custom parts in-house for its Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25
Two decades after it was first penned, the Aston Martin Vanquish’s revered designer, Ian Callum CBE, has retold the model for today’s GT driver, combining performance with usability. Using advances in materials and technologies, including additive … [Read more...] about CALLUM produces custom parts in-house for its Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25
Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
For additive manufacturing to take its place alongside other forms of part production, it will need to integrate with PLM, MES, and other production tracking systems. At the RAPID + TCT Show, Stratasys Ltd. will highlight solutions for advancing … [Read more...] about Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
New production-grade resin for 3D Systems’SLA systems
3D Systems announced the availability of a breakthrough production-grade acrylate resin – Accura AMX Rigid Black. Designed for use with the company’s stereolithography (SLA) technology, this tough material is the first to produce large-scale … [Read more...] about New production-grade resin for 3D Systems’SLA systems
3D printer builds large super polymer and composite parts
Roboze, a manufacturer of industrial 3D printing technology for extreme end-use applications, announced the release of the ARGO 1000, a 3D printer with a heated chamber for the production of large-scale parts with super polymers and … [Read more...] about 3D printer builds large super polymer and composite parts
Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing in vehicle production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production. The binder jetting additive process is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Using binder jet components reduces costs and … [Read more...] about Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing in vehicle production
3D printing supports student automotive engineers
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
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