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Magna: 3D Printing And Capturing The Asset-Light Electric Vehicle Market
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing in new electric vehicles (EVs).
BMW’s New Additive Manufacturing Plant Won’t Be The Last
BMW has opened for operations a new additive manufacturing plant, but this is likely only the beginning.
McLaren’s Speedtail Aileron Design Inspires 3D Printed Solutions?
Supercar maker McLaren’s new Speedtail includes an unusual feature that might inspire some new 3D printed designs.
Stratasys Deep Inside GM
Stratasys issued an interesting press release where they describe their activities inside of GM.
3D Printing Rides The Ford Bronco Again
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley delight in the 3D printing opportunity emerging from Ford’s reintroduction of the Bronco.
Polimotor’s 3D Printed Plastic Internal Combustion Engine
A company is apparently 3D printing fully functional internal combustion engines for racing — made from plastic!
The Iconic Vespa Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Gouding and Andressa Bonafe check out Vespa scooting into 3D printing.
Serious Additive Manufacturing Technology Centers
Two major new additive manufacturing-focused technology centers have recently opened, signalling the seriousness of 3D printing as strategic focus.
RVs Take To The Road – And Take To 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing opportunities in the RV industry.
Aftermarket Parts: Another 3D Printing Niche?
Could aftermarket parts be a niche application for 3D printing? I think it has huge potential.
Auto Part Manufacturers And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look into the place of 3D printing in a reshaped auto part supply chain.
5 Industries That Benefit From Ceramics 3D Printing
What makes ceramics such a valuable 3D printing material? Here’s how it’s benefiting five essential industries.
Waymo’s Driverless Car $30 Billion Valuation and Business Model
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines driverless car market opportunities for 3D printing.
Ford vs. Ferrari: Using 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how two prominent automotive firms, Ferrari and Ford, are using 3D printing.
Saroléa’s Superbike Powered By Electricity and Polymaker
We had a close look at an electric Superbike, the Saroléa N60, which can accelerate at unearthly rates, and prototyped using Polymaker materials.
ParaMatters’s CogniCAD “Lightweights” Experimental EV
EV maker Archimoto leveraged ParaMatters’ CogniCAD generative CAD tool to optimize the weight of several key metal components.
3D Printing Truck Parts Improves Manufacturing Process
Cameron Torti & Charles Goulding investigate several major truck manufacturers’ use of 3D printing technologies.
We Will Never 3D Print A Car; We Will 3D Print Car Parts
The application of multiple 3D printing processes to help build parts for a concept electric vehicle hints at how future automobiles might be 3D printed.
Could 3D Printing Save The Automotive Industry?
HP’s metal 3D printing work with Volkswagen portends a 3D printed future for automakers seeking to catch up in the race to produce electric vehicles.
Formula One Racing Teams And 3D Printing Activities: Driven To Be The Best
Charles Goulding, Preeti Sulibhavi and Ian D. Brown examine the use of 3D printing and additive manufacturing by the world’s major Formula 1 Racing teams.
A “Personal Car Factory 3D Printer” Coming Next Year?
There’s a huge large format 3D printer to be released next year, the massive Modix MAMA 3D printer, which comes at a fantastically low price due to a very unusual approach.
Stratasys To Collaborate With Jay Leno
Jay Leno partners with Stratasys to enable a digital inventory and 3D printing approach to maintain his vast collection of vintage automobiles.
Slow Sculpture: Is 3D Printing Really Creating The Future?
Is 3D printing technology helping us sneak through the 21st century without much notice? Will we be surprised when we suddenly find ourselves in flying cars?
When Will Car Dealers 3D Print Parts?
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss the future of automotive 3D printing – in car dealerships.
Realizing 3D Printing’s Opportunities In The Face Of Trade Wars
Global trade and increasing tariffs are major topics of discussion these days — and 3D printing is increasingly a part of that conversation.
10,000 Tariff Exemption Applications vs. 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers discuss the place of 3D printing in the face of tariff exemptions.
3D Printing: Shifting Gears for Driverless Electronic Vehicles
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine the use of 3D printing in new driverless electric vehicles.
The Autonomous Olli 2.0: Smarter, Longer-Range, More 3D Printed
Local Motors’ autonomous Olli vehicle is now in its second generation, with more 3D printing and potential to become wider spread.
The Importance and Potential of 3D Printing
3D printing has the potential to transform numerous industries. From medicine to automotive, many sectors have felt the benefits of this technology and what it can do.
3D Printing Opportunities with Fiat Chrysler’s Increased Focus on Jeep
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing opportunities regarding Jeep.
3D Printing Camaro Parts
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing applications for car parts – specifically the popular Chevrolet Camaro.
The Lightyear One Electric Car Drives Ahead With Sunlight And 3D Printing
The new solar-powered Lightyear One electric car includes more than 60 3D printed interior parts made by DiManEx.
Students Using Advanced 3D Print Technology Could Lead to Job Offers
What kind of 3D print technology should be used by students? Here we explain the advantages of using advanced technology to simulate real-life engineering environments.
3D Printing: A Lifeline for Automakers Adapting to a Changing Industry
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing in today’s automotive industry.
Question of the Week: How To Re-Engineer Motorcycle Parts
How could one re-engineer parts for a motorcycle?
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Windup Car
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Windup Car project by maker Greg Zumwalt.
Mass Production At The Core: voxeljet’s High-Volume Additive Manufacturing Moves
The new VJET X is preparing for its debut as voxeljet announces its next high-volume additive manufacturing solutions.
How Advanced Can 3D Printed Colors Be?
I spoke with DyeMansion’s Chief Customer Officer, Kai Witter, about the company’s new advanced 3D print color systems.
Design of the Week: HRE3D+ Wheels
This week’s selection is the startling HRE3D+ 3D printed wheel by HRE Performance Wheels.
3D Printing in Automotive: Has The Time Come?
Daimler announced a fully automated metal 3D printing system, “NextGenAM”, and this points us to a very interesting future.
Another Solid 3D Printing Model Repository: Hum3D
We ran across another interesting 3D model repository, Hum3D.
Race Cars and 3D Printers: A Love Story
Mac and cheese. Lucy and Ethel. Penn and Teller. Racing and 3D printing. Sometimes it’s just a good pairing.
Book of the Week: Engineer to Win
This week’s selection is “Engineer to Win” by Carroll Smith.
Stratasys Races on with Software, Autosports Introductions
This week at SOLIDWORKS World, Stratasys is announcing an advance in GrabCAD software and an autosports collaboration.
Carbon Drives Digitally Manufactured Auto Parts with Lamborghini
Carbon continues to bring advanced 3D printing into play for end-use automotive parts, announcing a collaboration with Lamborghini.
NASCAR Experience Driving Advanced Manufacturing Ambitions at KAM
With hybrid technologies and NASCAR roots, KAM is set to race forward in advanced manufacturing.
Carbon, Ford, and Production Parts
Carbon and Ford have expanded their collaboration with a focus on end-use parts.
Automakers’ 3D Printing Dedication
3D printing is prominent in the automotive industry. Automakers are starting to lift the veil on the depth of their investments.
Stratasys Races Ahead with Team Penske and Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Interview
Stratasys’ Vice President of Manufacturing provides insights into strong steps forward.
Auto Parts 3D Printing and the U.S./Mexico Trade Treaty
Charles Goulding and Tricia Genova of R&D Tax Savers discuss auto parts 3D printing and the impact of the US/Mexico trade treaty.
3D Printing for Motorcycles and Components
Charles Goulding and John Chin of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing for motorcycles and motorcycle components.
voxeljet Teases an Automated Additive Manufacturing Solution for Production
Production is in sight for additive manufacturing, and voxeljet is looking to lead the way, the company tells us. This morning, James Reeves, Managing Director at voxeljet UK, reached out with an interesting look ahead in the latest positioning to “reinvent the manufacturing landscape.” He published a teaser today hinting at an interesting work in… Continue reading voxeljet Teases an Automated Additive Manufacturing Solution for Production
Could Carbon Become an Automotive Giant?
I had an interesting thought about Carbon and where they might end up.
3D Printed Combustion Engines? Where Could This Lead To?
A student competition saw a demonstration of a 3D printed internal combustion engine.
BMW’s Inflatable 3D Prints
A story on designboom talks about some very intriguing ideas from automaker BMW.
4 Ways 3D Printing Can Revolutionize Automobile Manufacturing
The automobile sector is booming.
Mini Yours Customized: The Next Step In Car Customization
Car manufacturers are constantly exploring new technologies as a way to get ahead in the market.
PolyMaker’s Automotive Venture
3D print materials provider PolyMaker has struck a deal to help build a mostly-3D printed automobile.
Design of the Week: Oxygene Tire
This week’s selection is the radical Oxygene EV tire design by Goodyear.
Design of the Week: VW Caddy Front End Structure
This week’s selection is an interesting 3D printed front end structure for a Volkswagen classic car.
A New Type of 3D Print Application?
I’m reading a release from ESA, the European Space Agency, who seem to have found a new way to use 3D prints.
Can Automobiles Be Made More Efficient With 3D Printing: Yes and No
A report from the University of Nottingham proposes ways to make automobiles more fuel efficient through the application of 3D metal printing.
Design of the Week: Chevy Camaro LS3 V8 Engine
This week’s selection is the incredible Chevy Camaro LS3 V8 Engine by mechanical engineer Eric Harrell.
APWorks’ LightRider Foretells Interesting New 3D Designs
APWorks has released a design for a fabulous 3D printed electric motorcycle called the “Light Rider”. But I think there’s a lot more to this project.
Sfmototype Challenge – Discussion With Lori Chen & Nancy Garcia Von Kriegenbergh
This article originates from Women In 3D Printing and is part of our effort to support the use of 3D printing technology by women. The article is re-published with permission. SF Moto, a Bay Area local motorcycle store, and You3Dit, a 3D design platform, teamed up to bring the SFmototype Challenge. We talked to Nancy Garcia… Continue reading Sfmototype Challenge – Discussion With Lori Chen & Nancy Garcia Von Kriegenbergh
Design of the Week: Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine
This week’s selection is the incredible Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine functional model designed by Eric Harrell of Santa Cruz, California.
Ultimaker’s Very Serious Focus on Professional 3D Printing
At the very beginning, Ultimaker was a group of guys who built a hobby 3D printer. Now, things are utterly changed.
Defeat Thieves With 3D Printed Stolen Logos
This application of 3D printing resonates strongly with me, and it may with you as well: replacing a stolen logo.
Local Motors’ Olli Concept is Amazing – Except for One Thing
Local Motors announced a new transportation concept based partly on 3D printing: Olli, the autonomous transportation solution.
Do Daihatsu’s 3D Printed “Effect Skins” Herald Mass 3D Customization?
Stratasys has partnered with automaker Daihatsu to offer consumers the ability to customize their vehicle using 3D printing.
Are 3D Printed Cars A Sensible Thing?
I’ve heard a few stories about folks developing 3D printed cars, and I must say I’m a bit skeptical.
Is Automotive Catching On To 3D Printing?
A report predicts big things for 3D printing in the automotive sector. But could this herald a revolution in design?
Design of the Week: OpenR/C Formula 1 Car
This week’s selection is the amazing OpenR/C Formula 1 Car by Pinshape contributor Daniel Noree.
3D Printed Racing Cars!
A car racing game based on 3D printing has emerged.
Autodesk and Local Motors Collaborate on First Spark 3D Platform Implementation
Earlier this year, Autodesk announced plans to introduce Spark, a new open platform for 3D printing, aimed at making it simpler and more reliable to print 3D models and easier to control how that model is printed.
Rezvani Supercar Uses 3D Printed Components
In the past year a good number of car companies began experimenting with 3D printing, wondering how it could help their performance, manufacturing and design. For automotive startup Rezvani Motors 3D printing was key to saving weight in its BEAST 500 supercar.
Local Motors to Debut 3D Printed Car in September
Local Motors recently announced that it has agreed to produce a 3D printed vehicle for the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT), which will debut at the International Manufacturing Show (IMS) this coming September.
Buildparts’s 3D Printed Miller Car
We managed to get a very close look at an incredible 3D print. It’s so good you’d never know how it was made.
3D Print Your Honda Concept Car
Honda Motors has taken a big step into the consumer 3D printing world by offering cars for download.
The Urbee Car: Destroyed?
This picture tells the story. Evidently the world’s first 3D printed car, the Urbee, incurred significant damage while being shipped home to North America from the recent 3D Printshow in London. It looks to us that either the car was not properly tied down or the shipping container took a bit of a tumble. … Continue reading The Urbee Car: Destroyed?
The World’s First 3D Printed Car Needs Your Help
You might recall the Urbee, the world’s first 3D printed car (or at least 3D printed body), unveiled in 2011. Now the folks behind the project are looking to build interest and funding to proceed to Urbee-2, a more advanced vehicle. The new vehicle will have not only a 3D printed body, but also… Continue reading The World’s First 3D Printed Car Needs Your Help
Printing a 1927 Miller 91 Race Car
It’s one thing to print simple items with your 3D printer, like a coat hook or clamp, but some people take the power of the technology to the limit. The folks at CIDEAS, a commercial 3D print service bureau, pulled out all the stops to produce a small scale replica of a 1927 Miller 91… Continue reading Printing a 1927 Miller 91 Race Car
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Gran Torino
This week’s selection is Ioan Florea’s amazing full-size 3D printed Gran Torino, as displayed at Carbondale’s Surplus Gallery in Illinois during his Tactile Histories exhibition. The Gran Torino, we believe, is intact underneath a large number of 3D printed pieces that completely cover the car’s normal plain surface. The Gran Torino is not “3D… Continue reading Design of the Week: 3D Printed Gran Torino
Lexus Creates 3D Printed Car-Mice For iPads
This is one of the more unusual uses of 3D printing we’ve seen. Apparently car maker Lexus exhibited their current vehicles at the recent 2013 Seoul Motor Show in Korea. At their display was an “Interactive Table” holding several bolted-down iPads.
He’s 3D Printing a James Bond Car!
New Zealander Ivan Sentch must be a big Bond fan as he’s undertaken a spectacular project to 3D print a life-size replica of James Bond’s 1961 Aston Martin DB4. To be clear, he’s not actually 3D printing the car itself, but rather a mold from which he will produce fiberglass body sections. These will… Continue reading He’s 3D Printing a James Bond Car!
Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping at Ford
Over the last 100 years or so, the Ford Motor Company has gotten really good at stamping sheet metal parts. Sadly, stamping can take up to 6-8 weeks from the time the design leaves the CAD station, so it’s not great for prototyping. To speed up prototyping, Ford has created a rapid process they… Continue reading Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping at Ford
3D Printed Car Wins Pilkington Design Award
Nir Siegel, a vehicle design student at the Royal College of Art has recently been awarded the Pilkington prize’s Best Design Interpretation for his Genesis car. The Genesis, which is built to be completely customizable can be 3D printed and self-assembled. According to Siegel the idea behind the Genesis is “to evolve products and… Continue reading 3D Printed Car Wins Pilkington Design Award
Ford Predicts 3D Printed Spare Parts
A recent Wall Street Journal article describes Ford and General Electric’s experiments in 3D printed prototypes and production parts. While that’s not new, we observed an interesting quote: The auto maker sees a future where customers will be able to print their own replacement parts. Theoretically, a customer could log onto the Web, scan… Continue reading Ford Predicts 3D Printed Spare Parts
Nissan’s Delta Wing Testbed Utilizes Additive Manufacturing
Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to car design, and Nissan isn’t taking any prisoners with their Deltawing racer. According to Nissan, the concept behind the Deltawing is “to half the aerodynamic drag, half the power, half the mass, half the fuel consumption, and half the tire consumption [while]… Continue reading Nissan’s Delta Wing Testbed Utilizes Additive Manufacturing
3D Print A Car In 2500 Hours
You might recall the Urbee – the world’s first 3D printed car, developed in 2011 by Kor EcoLogic? The design of this amazing car pioneered several important 3D printing techniques. Now Kor EcoLogic is pursuing a second version of the Urbee, with intentions of going into production. Evidently they’ve “worked out the bugs since… Continue reading 3D Print A Car In 2500 Hours
Ford Equips Engineers With MakerBots
It’s no surprise that engineers at Ford make use of high-power commercial 3D printers; the technology has been in use at major industrial design operations for, well, decades. What is surprising is the revelation that Ford intends to “put the smaller Makerbot replicators at every engineer’s desk in the coming months”, according to a report… Continue reading Ford Equips Engineers With MakerBots
007’s 3D Printed Cars
Not one, but three 3D printed cars were created for secret agent 007 James Bond for his recent film, Skyfall. No, they weren’t full size, but instead were one third of original size. The three Aston Martin DB5’s were used for used rather destructively in the film to avoid the expense (and tragedy) of… Continue reading 007’s 3D Printed Cars
Exclusive Video: 3D Printed Car Unveiled
Last night Fabbaloo attended the official unveiling of the Urbee 3D printed car, which we’ve covered previously. The Urbee is an ultra-efficient urban vehicle prototype that changes travel paradigm – and also engineering paradigms as its entire body was 3D printed using Stratasys 3D print services. Click the video above to see the unveiling, and… Continue reading Exclusive Video: 3D Printed Car Unveiled
Urbee, The 3D Printed Car
Can you 3D print a working car? The folks making the Urbee car believe so. They’ve prototyping an ultra-efficient (300 miles per gallon, 0.8L/100Km) urban vehicle whose body is entirely 3D printed. We recently visited the Urbee shop and found it to be a very unusual vehicle: Two seater with some room for… Continue reading Urbee, The 3D Printed Car