Transport

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…

For downhill mountain bikers, conquering large drops and navigating unpredictable terrain requires lightweight, durable biking equipment. INTENSE’s M1 has long been a leader in the pack, but has recently taken a step forward to further innovate their bicycles. Through a…

Having embarked on its first mission to Antarctica last October, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, heralded as Britain’s most sophisticated polar research vessel, is experiencing a groundbreaking utilization of 3D printing technology. In an effort to enhance onboard operations, the…

At the Japan Mobility Show held at the end of last year, carmaker Daihatsu Motor Co presented several new vehicles. One of these was a concept car called me:MO, featuring several 3D-printed parts. The small electric car is said to…

From kayaks to super yachts, additive manufacturing has been making waves in the maritime sector. Though 3D printing is often discussed for its usefulness in helping make parts while at sea or for making parts that have been disrupted by…

Wherever you went around the Formnext expo in Frankfurt this year, you heard similar buzzwords: automation, mobility and sustainability are some that could be picked up several times – in every industry. We took a closer look and asked around…

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…

The Summer Olympics are still a year away, but it already seems that 3D printing will have its own role to play. French inland waterway authority, Vois Navigables de France (VNF) has been seeking environmentally friendly river shuttles for the…

In the world today there are 1.446 billion cars – that is, approximately one car for every five people. In order to keep transport running smoothly and efficiently and reduce nuisances like traffic and road closures, it is important to…

Transport can hardly do without additive manufacturing these days. Trucks in particular are extremely important for the transport of all kinds of goods: indeed, in 2021 U.S. trucks moved 10.93 billion tons of freight. Naturally, these vehicles require spare and…