Automotive
From Polymer Tooling to Metal Production Via 3D Printing
As Azoth has adopted new additive manufacturing technologies, its work has transitioned from tooling to production parts for automotive, medical and defense.
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AddUp Joins Application Center for Additive Manufacturing in Sweden
This partnership provides the opportunity for Swedish industry to take full advantage of AddUp’s experience in metal additive manufacturing.
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How Aggressive EV Timelines Point to AM
Electric vehicle sales are expected to grow significantly in the next decade. Additive manufacturing can help automakers fill their production needs.
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Divergent Technologies Eyes High-Volume, Optimized Automotive Production Through Additive
While some automotive OEMs are using additive here and there, Divergent Technologies is basing its vehicles on 3D printed structures.
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Aluminum Gets Its Own Additive Manufacturing Process
Alloy Enterprises’ selective diffusion bonding process is specifically designed for high throughput production of aluminum parts, enabling additive manufacturing to compete with casting.
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3D Printing and AFP Join Forces in Automotive Demonstrator
Bavarian auto industry and TU Munich research how to reduce molding costs by combining continuous fiber and 3D printed composites.
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Velo3D Qualifies M300 Tool Steel for Use in Sapphire Printers
The company says the high-strength alloy combined with Velo3D’s end-to-end solution can improve the lifetime of tooling inserts and enhance manufacturing throughput for automotive manufacturers.
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Autonomous Cobot Automation Increases Production 3D Printer Output for Ford (Includes Video)
A mobile robot that travels to each Carbon machine to unload builds lets the automaker run an additional three to four builds per machine per day. Autonomous robots fit well with 3D printing, but their role in production will extend beyond just the additive machines.
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GE Sells Generator Technology for Stake in EV Startup
The company says the Karno generator is expected to be 20%+ more efficient than today’s leading generators — achieved by 3D printing of thermal components and innovative fuel-to-electricity conversion.
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3D Printed Cold Plate for an Electric Race Car: The Cool Parts Show #51
An unconventional lattice design and biomimicry are key to the performance of this fluid-cooled heat exchanger for a battery-powered race car.
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