Automotive
Local Motors Launches LM Industries
LM Industries leverages a co-creation network, technologies such as 3D printing and agile microfactories to deploy mobility solutions.
July 17, 2018
GKN and Porsche Develop AM Transmission Part Using New Metal Powder
Using a combination of metal powder-bed fusion and metal powder 20MnCr5, GKN Powder Metallurgy and Porsche 3D-printed an intricate differential housing with gear ring unit on a front traverse transmission.
July 4, 2018
Roush Uses Engine Cylinder Head to Prove Out Additive Manufacturing
A 3D-printed cylinder head investigation reveals the possibilities of additive manufacturing.
July 2, 2018 - Christina M. Fuges
Metal AM System Revs Up Prototyping for Startup’s New Engine
The Desktop Metal Studio System demonstrates time and cost savings in prototyping and improving the parts for Lumenium’s IDAR engine.
May 25, 2018 - Julia Hider
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3D Printing the World's Smallest Flow Measurement Probes
Vectoflow has found its niche in 3D printing flow measurement probes featuring up to five holes on a probe head diameter as tiny as 0.9 mm.
May 2, 2018 - Barbara Schulz
3D-Printed Windform SP Part Helps Team Set New Speed Record
With no time left to make a NACA duct out of fiberglass using a mold and layup tooling, CRP USA 3D printed it from Windform SP to withstand the conditions of the Bonneville Salt Flats.
April 6, 2018 - Julia Hider
Printing Solid, Simple Metal Parts in Minutes, Spee3D Process Is Competition for Casting
Kinetic energy additive process bonds metal not through melting, but with the use of compressed shop air.
March 28, 2018 - Peter Zelinski
SPE Automotive Composites Conference (ACCE) Issues Call for Papers
The 2018 ACCE again includes a track on additive manufacturing for composite applications in the automotive industry.
February 15, 2018
Video: 3D Printing at Local Motors
3D printing plays multiple roles at the company’s Knoxville microfactory, from prototyping to the production of parts for autonomous vehicles.
January 10, 2018 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Companies Partner to Fit VW Caddy with 3D-Printed Structure
The partnership, called 3i-PRINT, shows possibilities for AM in the automotive sector.
October 5, 2017
Metal Matrix Composite Demonstrates Additive Manufacturing’s Promise for New Materials
The co-founder of a materials-development firm seeks to aid manufacturers in pursuing the material freedom of AM.
September 1, 2017 - Peter Zelinski
3D-Printed Tooling at Volkswagen Autoeuropa
A video illustrates how the automotive manufacturing facility is using Ultimaker 3D printers to dramatically reduce the time and cost of developing jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
July 5, 2017 - Stephanie Hendrixson