SLM Solutions is to present its generative Selective Laser Melting technology intended for the production of mould segments for tyre treads on the Tire Technology Expo 2017 in Hannover.
Metal powder leader, GKN Powder Metallurgy has agreed a partnership with EOS in an effort to become a leading business-to-business company in industrial 3D printing. The two technology leaders have a deal primarily aimed at the automotive market.
Ferrari, the most successful F1 team in the history of the sport, is hoping 3D printing will be able to provide a major boost for its 2017 engine, specifically the piston. This move will see Ferrari replace aluminium alloys with heavier steel ones.
An additively manufactured PPAP Warranted part for a production car has been delivered by 3T RPD. The company believes its latest 3D-printed part is the UK's first ever production car part to receive a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Warrant.
Divergent 3D, the company behind the Blade supercar has announced the closing of a Series A funding round to further commercialisation of 3D manufacturing platform.
Engineers at The University of Nottingham are additively manufacturing lightweight automotive components, boosting vehicle fuel efficiency while reducing noise and CO2 emissions. The components are being produced as part of the FLAC project.
Olli, the 3D-printed autonomous vehicle launched by Local Motors, has been deployed in Berlin by Euref Campus. The self-driven bus is thought to serve around 100 of the campus' workers every day.
Global metal additive manufacturing service, Sintavia has announced its metallurgical laboratory has received ISO 17025 accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).
Materialise have teamed up with Nuova SPA to upgrade a high-tech electric bicycle with 3D printing. The new version of the Bicicletto marks the beginning of a long-term manufacturing partnership between the two companies.
A Dutch technological university have established themselves as one of the most successful teams in Formula Student with the help of 3D technology. TU Delft have 3D-printed their steering wheel and an integral bracket.
