Automotive & Transport

Airbus, the aeronautics giant, is no stranger to using 3D printed parts in its aircraft, having done so and continuing to refine the technology for several years now. However, this year, a subsidiary of the brand, Airbus Helicopters SAS has…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has succeeded in 3D printing a lunar rover wheel based on a NASA design. This has been possible thanks to a newly developed and specialized 3D printer which they used to create parts designed specifically for…

Faster, cheaper and more efficient – that’s how Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway service, plans to handle train maintenance in the future. For that reason, DB has now signed a deal with the American company Essentium to ensure train maintenance…

It is undeniable that the use of additive manufacturing in the automotive industry is gaining in popularity. When talking about cars, we generally tend to give a lot of attention to the engine, horsepower and exterior design of vehicles, but…

As concerns about the environment have grown, so has the market for electric vehicles. Often considered to be more eco-friendly thanks to the fact that they do not need gas to function, in 2023 most car manufacturers have their own…

Emerging from the San Marino startup Eccentrica Cars, the genesis of this innovation lies in the restoration of a classic car, namely the Diablo Eccentrica. This inaugural restomod project, drawing inspiration from the iconic Lamborghini Diablo of the 90s, is…

Training in additive manufacturing is essential in order to ensure that those working in a wide variety of fields are at the forefront of current technological advances. For this reason, many companies in the market have educational offerings for all…

A team from Virginia Tech has been selected by the REMADE institute for a $1.5 million project to improve tire retreading using additive manufacturing. Tire retreading is a common part of commercial vehicle maintenance. Essentially, when a tire is worn…

The combination of 3D printing and automotive production has proven to be highly successful. Numerous automotive companies have already embraced additive manufacturing as an integral part of their production processes. Notably, we can point to industry leaders such as BMW…

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team has chosen Roboze, an Italian-American company specializing in high-performance 3D printing, as its partner. Roboze is already a technical partner of Ducati Corse for the 2022 season, and this new collaboration confirms its position…

Brightlands Chemelot is one of four innovation campuses located in Limburg, the Netherlands. Here, designers, researchers, and engineers have collaborated to create a fully 3D printed bicycle, one of the first of its kind, using high-performance materials and additive manufacturing…

The United States Military has consistently been at the forefront of 3D printed innovations, often using additive manufacturing to produce their equipment. From bunkers and bridges to weapons and drones, the organization is a big proponent of 3D printing in…