Automotive & Transport

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…

3D printing continues to gain ground in the world of motor racing. In recent years, its use has become widespread, particularly in Formula 1 and other motorsport disciplines, where it enables parts to be produced more quickly, optimizing performance and…

General Motors (GM) has been using additive manufacturing for decades to accelerate vehicle development by creating functional prototypes. However, the company has taken it a step further by incorporating 3D printing into automobile production, particularly in low-volume models such as…

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, but it does seem to be a motorcycle straight out of a science-fiction movie. This week, Polish start-up Volonaut unveiled the AirBike, a flying motorcycle. Yes, you read that right: this…

Formula 1 motor racing is a demanding sport, where the quest for performance and speed is essential. But behind every sensation offered to spectators, every fraction of a second counts. Moreover, performance is not only based on the driver’s skills,…

After seeing the birth of a Starbucks café and a train station made using additive manufacturing, the technologies have been used for yet another new architectural breakthrough. This time, a more modest, but innovative structure, has been brought to the…

Renishaw, a company specializing in metal additive manufacturing systems, has entered into a strategic partnership with Metalpine, an Austrian producer of high-quality metal powders. The aim of this collaboration? To develop 3D printing solutions specifically adapted to the maritime sector.…

The automotive industry has been using additive manufacturing for many years. Whether for designing prototypes or finished components, in polymer or metal, 3D printing has proven very useful, bringing numerous benefits to automakers. If we zoom in on motorcycles more…