Automotive
Pushing Laser Powder Bed Fusion into New Realms of Productivity
The Betatype technology stack supports businesses looking to expand on the potential of additive manufacturing for series production through design-led thinking and unique optimization algorithms to maximize the capacity of LPBF systems.
Read More
GM Opens Additive Industrialization Center Dedicated to 3D Printing
3D printing will help transform GM operations in product development, motorsports and manufacturing.
Read More
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.
Read More
ParaMatters’ CogniCAD 4.0 Delivers Smooth, Automated Workflow
Design platform enables both digital and traditional manufacturers to automate design-to-manufacturing processes.
Read More
Generative Design Improves Micromobility FUV: The Cool Parts Show #19
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.
Watch
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.)
Read More
ExOne Qualifies Inconel 718 for Binder Jet 3D Printing
ExOne’s nickel-based alloy Inconel 718 is frequently used in the aerospace, energy and automotive industries, often for high-temperature applications, such as jet engines and tooling, or corrosive environments.
Read MoreDSM’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.
Read More
Generative Design to Bring Weight and Cost Savings for Micromobility FUV
The “Fun Utility Vehicle” from Arcimoto is already in production, and already lightweight. But after just 30 days of redesign for additive manufacturing, the company discovered major components could be made lighter still, and production could be made simpler.
Read MoreBigRep Launches ABS, ASA Advanced Materials
BigRep is expanding its materials portfolio with versatile and impact-resistant ABS and weather- and UV-resistant ASA, aiming to open a new dimension for Large-Format 3D Printing in the automotive and consumer products industries.
Read More
