Automotive & Transport

From kayaks to super yachts, additive manufacturing has been making waves in the maritime sector. Though 3D printing is often discussed for its usefulness in helping make parts while at sea or for making parts that have been disrupted by…

Wherever you went around the Formnext expo in Frankfurt this year, you heard similar buzzwords: automation, mobility and sustainability are some that could be picked up several times – in every industry. We took a closer look and asked around…

The ever-evolving 3D printing industry has found new impetus in the transportation sector. The latest breakthrough comes from Helixx, a UK franchise specializing in mobility solutions. In a world where environmental concerns are increasingly pressing, the market for electric vehicles…

Airbus, the aeronautics giant, is no stranger to using 3D printed parts in its aircraft, having done so and continuing to refine the technology for several years now. However, this year, a subsidiary of the brand, Airbus Helicopters SAS has…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has succeeded in 3D printing a lunar rover wheel based on a NASA design. This has been possible thanks to a newly developed and specialized 3D printer which they used to create parts designed specifically for…

Faster, cheaper and more efficient – that’s how Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway service, plans to handle train maintenance in the future. For that reason, DB has now signed a deal with the American company Essentium to ensure train maintenance…

It is undeniable that the use of additive manufacturing in the automotive industry is gaining in popularity. When talking about cars, we generally tend to give a lot of attention to the engine, horsepower and exterior design of vehicles, but…

As concerns about the environment have grown, so has the market for electric vehicles. Often considered to be more eco-friendly thanks to the fact that they do not need gas to function, in 2023 most car manufacturers have their own…

Emerging from the San Marino startup Eccentrica Cars, the genesis of this innovation lies in the restoration of a classic car, namely the Diablo Eccentrica. This inaugural restomod project, drawing inspiration from the iconic Lamborghini Diablo of the 90s, is…

Training in additive manufacturing is essential in order to ensure that those working in a wide variety of fields are at the forefront of current technological advances. For this reason, many companies in the market have educational offerings for all…

A team from Virginia Tech has been selected by the REMADE institute for a $1.5 million project to improve tire retreading using additive manufacturing. Tire retreading is a common part of commercial vehicle maintenance. Essentially, when a tire is worn…

The combination of 3D printing and automotive production has proven to be highly successful. Numerous automotive companies have already embraced additive manufacturing as an integral part of their production processes. Notably, we can point to industry leaders such as BMW…