Airwolf 3D to present 3D printed modifications to Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

The 'world's most 3D printed Hellcat' will be unveiled at SEMA 2017.

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Airwolf 3D, developers of 3D printing hardware and automobile enthusiasts, is to unveil its modified 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat at SEMA 2017.

The California-based team has harnessed its 3D printing capabilities to upgrade the muscle car, and is looking to promote the application of the technology at one of the leading automotive trade shows.

Yesterday, Airwolf 3D drove the Hellcat into the Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, parking it in Booth #15011 ready for showcase between October 31st and November 3rd. The modifications have been made via the company’s Project Hellcat, which commenced ten months ago. Since then, a whole host of 3D printed parts, custom designed for the car, have been implemented thanks to Airwolf’s AXIOM series 3D printers. At SEMA 2017, the company will present the parts and the printers to the thousands of visitors.

These parts range from air intake covers to scooped headlight bezels, as well as interior components, like speaker covers, cup holders and coat hooks, and have been manufactured using the AXIOM family of machines. In addition, and to further emphasise the capabilities of the printers, an enlarged ducktail-style rear spoiler featuring the company’s logo has also been printed.

The Airwolf 3D team has been providing regular Project Hellcat updates through a series of blogs on its website, with contributions coming from the sales department and design interns, as well as the engineers. As SEMA 2017 gets underway this week, the company is keen to highlight the benefits of using 3D printing to automotive players, and allude to the potential it has in the hands of true industry specialists.

“We’re basically a hot rod shop that builds 3D printers,” commented Erick Wolf, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Airwolf 3D. “We customise cars using Airwolf 3D printers because it’s fun and it’s our passion, but it’s also a great way to show off our printers’ capabilities. If a group of amateur car nuts can design and 3D print beautiful parts for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, what can a true automotive professional achieve when empowered with the same tools?”

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