Automotive & Transport

3D printing is steadily gaining ground in the automotive and transportation industries, offering new possibilities for part optimization, performance enhancement and cost-effective customization. Today, it plays a crucial role in reducing production lead times, enabling lightweighting and supporting rapid prototyping.…

In 2023 alone, motor vehicle crashes claimed the lives of 40,901 people in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System. While many factors influence whether a crash is fatal—such as whether passengers are…

Specialized has introduced a new saddle that allows elite cyclists to stop choosing between comfort and performance. The S-Works Power EVO with Mirror is an upgraded version of the brand’s well-known Power series. Designed for riders who shift their weight…

Three brothers from Scotland are taking on a monumental challenge that shows how 3D printing is not just for the workshop but for the open ocean! Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean are currently nearing the end of their 9,000-mile (approximately…

Pantheon Design, usually known for making fast industrial 3D printers, recently showed off an all 3D-printed electric dirt bike made with their HS-Pro system. CEO Bob Cao’s dislike for the Honda Motocompacto sparked the project, which turned from a simple…

Bentley Motors has unveiled its EXP 15 concept, a digital project that captures both the spirit of the brand’s Grand Tourer roots while also pushing towards a future defined by sustainability, additive manufacturing, and electrification. The company recently revealed the…

The BMW Group has taken another major step toward a circular economy. At its Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, southern Germany, the company has begun to recycle waste powder and end-of-life components into new 3D printing materials. The process supports…

Last year, McLaren announced a strategic collaboration with California-based manufacturer Divergent Technologies (Divergent3D) in a significant step forward towards the application of additive manufacturing in the supercar sector. The new McLaren W1, which incorporates technology inspired by Formula 1, is…

The Indian city of Chennai currently has around 1,420 bus shelters. Many of them are in poor condition, and their usage is limited, if not abandoned. However, thanks to additive manufacturing, this is set to change! In the future, Chennai…

Last week, Mercedes-AMG revealed CONCEPT AMG GT XX: a pioneering technology program that offers a look into a forthcoming four-door series-production sports car. A subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG, Mercedes-AMG creates high-performance vehicles, typically with better handling and support, more carbon…

With summer now in full swing, we’ve got our minds on upcoming holidays. Lemki Robotix, a German-Ukrainian start-up and innovator in the field of large-format 3D printing with composite materials, has created a 3D printed camper that may be just…

Who hasn’t wished they could join their anime heroes and comic book role models on adventures, defeating bad guys and enjoying victory? A 3D printed electric motorcycle that could have come straight out of Japanese anime classic Akira, which is…