Additive Manufacturing for Automotive
Video: Additive Manufacturing Expands Design Possibilities for Automotive Lighting
Automotive lighting maker Varroc Lighting Systems describes the impact 3D printing instead of injection molding will have on car features such as headlights.
September 27, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
As 3D Printing for Production Becomes Practical, the Attention in Materials Shifts to Practical Concerns
Recent posts relate to ensuring sufficient materials supply for production, certifying processes for AM materials, and even whether the properties of polymer AM include the ability to hold a screw.
September 20, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
Video: Can 3D Printed Parts Hold Self-Tapping Screws?
Automotive light maker Varroc Lighting Systems will soon begin using additive manufacturing for plastic production parts fastened into assemblies. Here are the results of its tests with self-tapping screws.
September 2, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
Thyssenkrupp's Low-Risk Venture into 3D Printing Began with the End Effector
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America's investment in additive manufacturing technology has been relatively low-risk and low-cost. And yet, layer by layer, the wins are adding up.
July 31, 2019 - Brent Donaldson
Additive Manufacturing Conference Speaker: Ford
At the Additive Manufacturing Conference, taking place August 27-29 in Austin, Texas, Ford’s Ellen Lee will discuss additive manufacturing for automotive production end-use parts.
July 9, 2019 - Katelyn Arnold
Project Partners Bring Next Generation AM Project to Successful Conclusion
Two years after Daimler, Premium Aerotec and EOS launched their NextGenAM pilot manufacturing facility in Varel, Germany, the partners now celebrated the successful completion of the project during a special ceremony in Varel, Germany.
July 3, 2019 - Barbara Schulz
Video: HP on Additive Manufacturing for Production
HP’s Timothy Weber discusses VW’s plans for making metal parts via AM and the way forward to implementing additive as a production process.
April 19, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
Video: Industrializing Additive Manufacturing for Automotive
A number of components for the Bugatti Chiron sports car spoiler were reimagined for additive manufacturing, unleashing several performance improvements.
April 18, 2019 - Brent Donaldson
Ford in Production with On-Demand AM Polymer Parts
Ford and Carbon presented the first digitally manufactured polymer parts in production for the Ford Motor Company, created with Carbon’s digital light synthesis technology.
April 12, 2019 - Brent Donaldson
Video Collection: Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Automotive
If you missed the debut of the Additive Manufacturing Workshop at the North American International Auto Show, you can now watch video of all the presentations, including the Q&A session taking live questions from the audience.
March 26, 2019
Video: Additive Manufacturing as an Alternative to Casting
Daan Kersten of Additive Industries discusses the promise of metal AM for production. Cost per piece can be lower than many expect.
March 11, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
Carbon, Lamborghini 3D Print Auto Parts at Scale
Carbon and Lamborghini have partnered to use Carbon’s DLS technology for part production.
March 7, 2019