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Ford, Harley-Davidson, and the 3D Printing Design Shift

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding explore how Ford and Harley-Davidson are using faster, more flexible design systems as they reposition major vehicle programs, including Ford’s next-generation F-150 Lightning and Harley-Davidson’s planned return of an attainable, highly customizable Sportster.

Ford Patents Production 3D Printed Suspension Parts

Ford is looking at something much more interesting than 3D printing another automotive part.

The World’s Greatest Banker Invests in US Innovation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Jamie Dimon’s recent Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI), which strategically funds US defense and innovation projects.

67 Designs: 3D Printing Device Mounts for Land, Sea and Air

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how a Texas manufacturer is using 3D printing and carbon fiber to secure the digital dashboards of the off-road world.

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 Meets the Ford Bronco: Custom Accessories for Adventurous Owners

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can impact the consumer side of the automotive business.

We Do Need Those Stinkin’ Badges!

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi wonder why Ford didn’t use 3D printing to resolve a recent supply chain issue.

3D Print Automation: Much More To Come

The shift from prototyping to production implies a great deal more automation must take place in 3D printing.

Ford’s Investment in Rivian and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine how Rivian’s use of 3D printing may influence other manufacturers, like Ford.

Ford Blue Oval EV Plant and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at how 3D printing technology could fit within several initiatives to set up major EV manufacturing centers.

Expanding Workforce Training for 3D Printing

ss various ways in which companies and organizations are providing opportunities for a current and future workforce to foster and fine-tune their 3D printing skillset.

Ford’s Integrated Tether System To Unleash 3D Printed Creativity

Ford introduced a new feature on their upcoming 2022 Maverick truck that could be of significant interest to 3D printer operators.

Strides In Binder Jetting: Aluminum Advances

Desktop Metal and ExOne have announced breakthroughs this week in binder jetting capabilities for aluminum.

U.S. Supply Chain Bottlenecks And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider further solutions 3D printing can offer to major supply chains in the face of ongoing disruption.

3D Printing And Ford’s $1.5 Billion Canadian Investment

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the 3D printing impact of Ford’s recent investments in Canadian manufacturing plants.

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.

Ellen Lee: “Yes, I Broke A Few Machines”

Ellen Lee is Technical Leader of Additive Manufacturing for Research & Advanced Engineering at Ford Motor Company, responsible for leading the development and implementation of advanced polymer additive manufacturing (AM) materials and technologies for functional use in the automotive sector.

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