Automotive & Transport

Roboze, an Italian manufacturer specializing in 3D printing high-performance polymers and composites, has announced that its ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED and ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT 3D printers have obtained Japanese Nannen-sei certification for ULTEM 9085 material in extrusion processes (filaments and pellets).…

3D printing is gaining momentum in the sports equipment sector, particularly in cycling. The Dutch brand PRO unveiled its first saddle featuring 3D-printed components: the Stealth 3D. This model uses additive manufacturing to improve rider comfort, optimize pressure distribution, and reduce…

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is celebrating ten years of 3D printing, highlighting how the technology has moved from experimental use to a core pillar of its maintenance and supply chain strategy. Since 2015, the German rail operator has expanded its additive…

A new chapter in performance cycling has opened with the debut of Speedform, a fully 3D printed titanium road bike developed by British manufacturer J.Laverack and supported by aerodynamic expertise from Loughborough University. Unveiled at the Rouleur Live show in…

The West Midlands Police force in the United Kingdom recently began to introduce 3D printing into its fleet workshops after one technician’s home project revealed a faster and more flexible way to produce custom vehicle components. The move is already…

The Angstrom Group, a major Tier 1 supplier in the automotive and industrial sectors, has announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based metal 3D printing company Mantle. The move marks a major step toward integrating additive manufacturing into automotive production, signaling…

Additive manufacturing has once again proven its ability to push the limits of performance. On August 22, 2025, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme (U9X) shattered records at Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, completing a lap in just 6:59.157 minutes, over five…

Researchers from both Scotland and Italy have announced a new type of 3D printed metamaterial that has the ability to transform the way vehicles absorb impact. The design has a unique twisting lattice structure and can adapt its response to…

3D printing has become an increasingly essential technology in the automotive industry, transforming how vehicles are designed, prototyped, and even produced. From lightweight components to complex, custom geometries, additive manufacturing enables carmakers to innovate faster and reduce waste while enhancing…

The use of additive manufacturing as a tool for developing and testing new products has become increasingly more popular within high-demand and well-established industrial sectors. Recently, much of this new testing has been used within the bicycle sector. More specifically,…

Czinger Vehicles recently broke records in California with its 3D printed hypercar known as the 21C. The car broke five lap records at some of the state’s most famous racetracks. The company dubbed the campaign “Gold Rush,” which saw the…

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new aluminum alloy, called RidgeAlloy, that could transform how recycled scrap is used in the automotive industry. By turning low-value post-consumer aluminum into structural materials, the innovation could reduce energy…