Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a ride through Royal Enfield’s strategic entry into the electric motorcycle market, exploring how the iconic brand is poised to electrify the mid-range segment.
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The Oculus Innovator’s New Frontier: Palmer Luckey’s Anduril and the Future of Defense
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi dive into the revolutionary use of 3D printing at Anduril Industries, the latest venture of Oculus founder, Palmer Luckey.
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.
Robotic Mobile 3D Printers Printing During Transit?
A new research paper proposes a design for an unusual “mobile 3D printer”.
Exploring Stellantis’ 3D Printing Initiatives in the Automotive Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Stellantis Group is embracing 3D printing technology.
3D Printing Rockets: Relativity Space is About to Reach a Historic Milestone
If you’ve been paying attention, we almost hit a major milestone in 3D printing this past weekend.
University of Maine 3D Prints Two Mammoth Landing Craft Vessels
The University of Maine’s Composites Center designed and 3D printed what appears to be the largest ships ever produced with the technology.
Fisker, Foxconn, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers a recent move for electric vehicle production.
Canyon: Putting The Pedal To The Metal With Help From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a ride with 3D printing for advanced bicycles.
Transportation Moving Away From Carbon With 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines how 3D printing fits into critical plans to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
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.
RVs Take To The Road – And Take To 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing opportunities in the RV industry.
Ford/Volkswagen Co-Production And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss a new automotive co-production agreement and the potential applications there for 3D printing.
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.
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.
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.
Design of the Week: Zeus V8 Electric Motorcycle
This week’s selection is the radical Zeus V8 Electric Motorcycle by Curtiss Motorcycles.
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.
Speed Is King: Ambulance & Fire Truck 3D Printing Technologies
Charles Goulding & Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing usage in emergency medical services.
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.
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.
3D-Printed Olli Pulls into University of Buffalo’s Autonomous Vehicle Program
Local Motors, a subsidiary of the recently established LM Industries, has officially delivered Olli, its 3D-printed electric vehicle (EV)
Garage Inventor Colin Furze Builds His Son a Jet-Powered Micro Scooter
He’s at it again…
3D Printed Trucks Initiative Needs Your Help
Arin Panait is a Romanian hobbyist with an affection for 1960’s trucks that’s so deep he’s developed several incredible 3D models of them. And he needs your help.
Orange County Choppers 3D Prints A Dragoncycle
The gentlemen at Orange County Choppers (yes, those guys) happen to own a Stratasys Fortus 400mc large commercial 3D printer and they’ve been using it to create some very unique motorcycles. A Chinese client requested a dragon-themed bike from OCC team, who designed and built the magnificent vehicle you see above. The 3D printed… Continue reading Orange County Choppers 3D Prints A Dragoncycle
WOOF’s 3D Printed Boat
The University of Washington’s WOOF group (Washington Open Object Fabricators) did something we haven’t seen yet: they produced a 3D printed boat that didn’t sink. In fact, it worked well enough to be entered into “Denny’s Seafair Milk Carton Derby”, a boat race. Hold on, how do milk cartons fit into this scenario? It… Continue reading WOOF’s 3D Printed Boat