Automotive & Transport

Hyundai Motor Group installed its first industrial 3D printer in 1996. Nearly 30 years later, Hyundai Motor and Kia have opened an entire facility dedicated to additive manufacturing research and production: the Additive Manufacturing Solution Center (AMSC), located at the…

French automaker Alpine and apparel brand Lacoste have unveiled a one-off version of the Alpine A290 Rallye, called Beware of the Crocodile – Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye. Inside, the rally seats incorporate parts produced using 3D printing by ERPRO, marking…

The German hypercar manufacturer Apollo Automobil recently revealed that its new Apollo EVO supercar has a stunning feature: tucked under the hood, there’s “dragon skin” exhaust pipes that were made possible thanks to additive manufacturing. The impressive part was entirely 3D…

In the high-stakes world of NASCAR, where championships are won in the margins of milliseconds, the “speed to track” is as critical as the speed on it. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, the team co-owned by legends Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty,…

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…