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On Tuesday, the Applied Science & Technology Research Organization, also known as ASTRO America, announced that it had been chosen by the U.S. Army for the “Jointless Hull Project”. Contracted through LIFT, the Department of Defense supported manufacturing innovation institute, this…

The French industrial group Safran, and more specifically the Safran Landing Systems branch, has used SLM Solutions‘ Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology to produce a component of a business jet’s nose landing gear. More concretely, they have used metal additive…

The MINI Electric Pacesetter (built in the image of the MINI Cooper from John Cooper Works, or JCW) has become the new safety car for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship races. This new vehicle embodies the manufacturer’s desire…

Two months ago, the Amaury Sport Organisation once again held its Dakar Rally as it has every year since 1978, this time in the desert in Saudi Arabia. With less than seven cars in ten making it across the finishing…

On March 10, the Williams Racing Formula One team announced its new collaboration with resin 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D. This is yet another partnership between additive manufacturing and Formula One, showing the importance of 3D printing in the automotive sector.…

Rocket Lab USA has just announced that it will become publicly traded in after entering into a definitive merger agreement with Vector Acquisition Corporation. The well-established end-to-end space company is a global leader in the launch, space systems and space…

The French carmaker Bugatti has probably imagined the lightest, fastest and most aggressive vehicle in its range. Called Bolide, this sports car is an assortment of new technologies, relying, in particular, on additive manufacturing to reduce the weight of its…

In the latest news from additive manufacturing in the automotive industry, Engineering design company, CALLUM, has announced their installation of MakerBot’s METHOD X 3D Printer for use in the production of functional prototypes, tooling and final production parts for their…

Based in Massachusetts, COSM Advanced Manufacturing Systems announced that it will begin working on the final development of electron beam metal 3D printing systems for a variety of future in-space, lunar and Martian applications. The work is funded by a…

The American manufacturer Norsk Titanium US Inc, better known as Norsk, has started delivering new parts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Leonardo factory in Grottaglie, southern Italy, will receive the latest components from Norsk, one of the leaders in…

Already a leader in additive manufacturing in the automotive sector, Ford does not intend to stop here. The American firm has confirmed that it has already ordered the P-1, Desktop Metal‘s latest 3D printer, and will be one of the…

Last week, Californian company, Aptera Motors opened preorders for their new never-charge solar electric vehicle (sEV), Aptera. Aptera is the most energy efficient vehicle currently available on the market, combining metal additive manufacturing, solar and electric power, and aerodynamic design.…