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You most likely remember Olli, the 3D printed minibus designed by the American Local Motors. A small revolution in the automotive sector that already demonstrated at the time that additive manufacturing has a real advantage in this demanding industry. The…

It’s happening, TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG), a subsidiary of TOYOTA Motor Corporation recently announced it is partnering with one of the pioneers and giants of the 3D printing industry, 3D Systems. The two announced they have entered a partnership to…

The American bike manufacturer Specialized and the 3D printing company Carbon have announced a partnership to create a 3D printed bike seat : the S-Works Power saddle. This bike seat should not only provide comfort, but also maximise performance and…

Curtiss Motorcycle Company is an American startup specialised in the development of electric motorcycles and focused on more sustainable vehicles. The startup recently worked with the Fast Radius 3D printing department to make about sixty prototype parts of their new…

Recently, SmarTech Publishing unveiled its new report on the automotive additive manufacturing market. Each year, it provides an overview of the sector and identifies growth prospects for the industry in question. However, this year it has taken a slightly different…

Aeromet has reported that its A20X patented aluminium alloy for casting and additive manufacturing has surpassed the 500 MPa UTS (Ultimate Tensile Strength) mark, meaning that it is possibly the strongest aluminium powder for additive manufacturing commercially available today. The…

Piotr Krzyczkowski is a young Polish designer who wanted to create his own brand of electric motorcycles, Falectra. He wanted to offer city dwellers a comfortable, economical and more environmentally friendly solution. In order to convince various investors, he designed…

When a few days ago the giant automaker, BMW, presented to the world its new model of its 3D printable at home concept car, a father and a son had already started working on their very own project, making a…

The 53rd edition of the International Paris Air Show (SIAE 2019), held at Parc des Expositions du Bourget, came to an end yesterday. Since Monday 17th, it’s thousands of participants that were roaming the aisles of one of the world’s…

The airplane manufacturer Boom Supersonic seeks to redefine what it means to fly by building Overture, the fastest commercial airliner in the world. In order to advance the development of Overture, the company had announced that it would be using…

The French tire manufacturer Michelin presented its first prototype tire, supported by additive manufacturing technologies – it is called Uptis (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) and it is a mounted assembly designed without air to avoid all punctures. The company worked…

Last week Rapid + TCT 2019, one of the most important events in additive manufacturing, came to an end. The second-generation of the first 3D printed wheel made of titanium – the HRE3D+ on a 2019 Ford GT – was…