Automotive & Transport

Formula 1 has long been a fervent adopter of additive manufacturing, but did you know that its American cousin, NASCAR, has also been adopting the technology? A fact that has only been cemented with a new press release from the…

This week, we take you behind the scenes of the Formula SAE student competition, which involves building a small-scale F1 vehicle for motor racing. A team of students used 3D metal printing to lighten their electric car and achieve better…

Looks like summer just won’t go away! Toyota surprised attendees at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with the unveiling of the 4Runner TRD Surf Concept. The concept vehicle integrates additive manufacturing and a design inspired by California surf…

This week, we’re taking you on a journey with a rather unusual trailer camper van designed in part by 3D printing. It’s compact and easily transportable, practical and functional, and made from over 7,000 recycled plastic bottles! We’ll also introduce…

What happened this week in the additive manufacturing market? In this new 3DExpress we first introduce you to how a titanium 3D printed motorcycle frame has been incorporated into a Ducati bike. We’ll also find out about how 3D printing…

A few weeks ago, we took a look at the applications of additive manufacturing in the railway industry, and now it is time to take a closer look at the impact of 3D technologies on the maritime sector. This sector…

Times move forward and society evolves and adapts to new changes. The same phenomenon can be seen with technology, a little more than a decade ago we could not even imagine the technology that we have today at our fingertips.…

Ferrari, the iconic Italian luxury car and racing brand, unveiled its new limited-edition F80 supercar on October 17. Production of this model will begin in 2025 and run until 2027, marking the automaker’s 80th anniversary. A total of 799 models…

In traditional manufacturing, metal is praised for its strength, corrosion resistance and durability, among other properties. And while that will never change, the rise of the use of additive manufacturing with high-performance polymers has brought about an astonishing development: the…

Police vehicles are not like other cars. Although they may look much like normal vehicles on the outside, apart from their lettering and sirens, they are very different on the inside. In fact, patrol cars are specially equipped to carry…

Salt water, roaring waves, constantly changing weather conditions: the harsh environment at sea has provided inspiration for numerous novels, sea songs and historical accounts. It is obvious that these conditions have also left their mark in the marine industry and…

SLS 3D printing is increasingly growing in popularity. And when it comes to certain solutions, the benefits can be even clearer. For example, Chinese SLS 3D printer manufacturer TPM3D has clearly shown how its machines can be used to help…