Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi break down how new tariffs and tech are reshaping the auto supply chain.
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Steel, Safety, and Sustainability: Hyundai’s Advanced Manufacturing Leap
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi divulge how Hyundai’s $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities leverages advanced 3D printing technologies to drive innovation and enhance production efficiency.
From Confusing Car Controls to Cryptic Showers: Design Gone Wrong
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how impractical design—from baffling car controls to confusing hotel fixtures—can frustrate consumers and highlight how 3D printing offers solutions for improved usability.
Driving Innovation: How AAM and Dowlais Are Accelerating 3D Printing in Auto Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine American Axle & Manufacturing’s US$1.4 billion acquisition of Dowlais Group, highlighting its impact on 3D printing advancements and the broader automotive industry.
Navigating Tariffs and Tech: 3D Printing’s Role in Automotive Transformation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing helps automakers tackle economic pressures, trade challenges, and sustainability goals while revolutionizing production and design processes.
3D Printing Drives the Jeep Legacy Forward: A New Era of Off-Road Adventure
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi trace the Jeep’s transformation from military workhorse to a global off-road legend, spotlighting how 3D printing has opened new frontiers in vehicle customization.
Reviving Legends: The Rise of Custom 3D-Printed Parts for Vintage Land Rover Defenders
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan explore why 1990s Land Rover Defenders are commanding up to $400,000, delving into their rugged appeal, the rise of bespoke restorations, and the role of 3D printing in maintaining these iconic vehicles.
Exploring the Advancements in 3D Printing for Auto Parts and Autobody Repair
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at the new 3D Printing Auto Repair Tasking Force what its implementation could mean for the auto part industry.
Just An Engine Block, Printed
Peter from RepRapCentral advises us of a very cool 3D print recently done on one of their MakerBot Replicators: a Ford Engine Block. No, you can’t actually run this engine, but printed in blue translucent PLA it looks pretty good. Check out the high-precision detail of this print in the close view above. … Continue reading Just An Engine Block, Printed