ExOne, Ford Motor Co. Develop Aluminum Binding Jetting Process
This aluminum engine block model, 3D printed in 6061, demonstrates the high resolution and geometric control that can be produced in a new binder jet 3D printing and sintering process developed by Ford and ExOne.
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Cadillac Blackwing Models Are First GM Cars Using Additive Manufacturing for Full-Scale Production
Three functional components are 3D printed thanks to cost savings and design freedom. Layers lines on the shift knob signify this advance.
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Lighter, Better-Performing Brake Rotor From 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #27
Additive manufacturing with an aluminum/ceramic composite enables a brake rotor with one-third the weight and five times the heat transfer of a typical rotor. We talk to the inventor on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
#lightweighting #ceramic #video
Porsche Advances Electrification with Generative Design
The sports car manufacturer achieves weight savings and assembly consolidation using additive manufacturing instead of casting for an electric drive housing.
#assemblyconsolidation #lightweighting #generativedesign
GM Opens Additive Industrialization Center Dedicated to 3D Printing
3D printing will help transform GM operations in product development, motorsports and manufacturing.
#metal #polymer #prototyping
Cadillac Utilizes 3D Printing to Bring Back Manual Transmission
New Cadillac V-Series Blackwing models will be first GM production vehicles with functional 3D-printed parts, including two HVAC ducts and an electrical harness bracket.
#metal #brackets
GM Adds Some Vroom to 3D Printing
Cadillac sports sedans to use additive manufacturing for functional and appearance parts
Nikola and Additive Manufacturing
Nikola uses additive for fixtures and checking components
Lunewave Touts Enhanced Radar
Startup lands new funding as it nears commercialization, 3D-printing is key
VW to Use Next-Gen Stratasys 3D Printer
Multi-material rapid prototyping that is 99% accurate to production parts
ParaMatters’ CogniCAD 4.0 Delivers Smooth, Automated Workflow
Design platform enables both digital and traditional manufacturers to automate design-to-manufacturing processes.
#generativedesign
Learning Additive at General Motors
Kevin Quinn, GM director of Additive Design and Manufacturing, talks about why teaching people about additive is important to the OEM’s efforts to advance the use of the technology
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Generative Design Improves Micromobility FUV: The Cool Parts Show S3E3
Arcimoto’s lightweight “Fun Utility Vehicle” gets even lighter thanks to parts that could only come from additive manufacturing. On this episode of The Cool Parts Show, some of the craziest automotive parts you have seen.
#assemblyconsolidation #metal #coolparts
Hear a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer Describe the Journey to AM for Production
Dylan Schickel of Varroc Lighting Systems describes AM successes and offers hard-knocks advice for others on this journey. Join him Sept. 21 at 2:30 pm EDT as part of AM In-Depth. (Add to your MySpark Planner.)
Eaton Accelerates Use of Industry 4.0 Tech in Wake of COVID-19
Making the most of emerging manufacturing technologies to improve efficiencies during the pandemic
DSM’s Glass-Filled Polypropylene for Demanding Applications
Glass-filled polypropylene (PP) pellet material was developed especially for 3D printing, enabling easy and consistent production of structural and demanding applications using fused granulate fabrication technology.
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