Transport - TCT Magazine

BMW says 'automated, digitally networked process chains' key to scaling additive manufacturing

The automotive company is focusing on scalable applications, enhancing automation and maturing newer technologies, particularly Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, into series production.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 16 Jul 2026

BMW says 'automated, digitally networked process chains' key to scaling additive manufacturing

Conflux Technology & Dallara working to enable liquid hydrogen-powered endurance racing

The two companies are co-developing an advanced liquid hydrogen-to-coolant heat exchanger for a next-generation hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) endurance race car.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Jul 2026

Conflux Technology & Dallara working to enable liquid hydrogen-powered endurance racing

Stratasys launches DM PA6/66-GF30-FR material for rail & transportation

Engineered specifically for use on Stratasys' Fortus 450mc and F900 systems, Stratasys says the material has been designed to produce certified end-use parts and critical spare parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jun 2026

Stratasys launches DM PA6/66-GF30-FR material for rail & transportation

Divergent unveils large-format metal 3D printer with twelve 2kW lasers

The company believes its Monolith One machine is the most advanced industrial metal 3D printer in the United States.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Jun 2026

Divergent unveils large-format metal 3D printer with twelve 2kW lasers

ORNL reveals new high-temp additive manufacturing aluminium alloy

ORNL says the material could redefine standards for high-performance automotive and aerospace components.

By Sam Davies

/ 4 Jun 2026

ORNL reveals new high-temp additive manufacturing aluminium alloy

Advancing through additive

Sam Davies reports back from a visit to Audi’s Metal 3D Printing Center in Ingolstadt.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 Jun 2026

Why CMMs are no longer enough: How 3D scanning is closing the metrology gap in automotive and aviation

SHINING 3D's new white paper documents how manufacturers including Bugatti-Rimac are replacing CMMs and manual inspection with high-accuracy 3D scanning — and the production numbers behind it.

By TCT Team

/ 22 May 2026