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Jun 16, 2021
3D Print Accessories For Your New Ford Maverick
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Jan 4, 2020
The Future of 3D Printing: Beyond 2020
Featured image of Stratasys Enters Race Track, Partnering With Andretti Autosport
Feb 14, 2019
Stratasys Enters Race Track, Partnering With Andretti Autosport
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Feb 9, 2019
3D Printing Automotive Applications – The Latest Projects
Featured image of David Bowie Tribute Car: A 3D Printing First
Jan 22, 2019
David Bowie Tribute Car: A 3D Printing First
Featured image of Mercedes-Benz is 3D Printing Genuine Replacement Parts for Classic Cars
Nov 28, 2018
Mercedes-Benz is 3D Printing Genuine Replacement Parts for Classic Cars
Featured image of BMW Reaches Milestone of Producing One Million 3D Printed Parts for Cars
Nov 20, 2018
BMW Reaches Milestone of Producing One Million 3D Printed Parts for Cars
Featured image of Mitsubishi Enters the Metal 3D Printing Market with New Additive Manufacturing System
Oct 25, 2018
Mitsubishi Enters the Metal 3D Printing Market with New Additive Manufacturing System
Featured image of KW Heritage Uses 3D Printing to Restore Engine Cover of Rare Alfa Romeo Tipo
Sep 4, 2018
KW Heritage Uses 3D Printing to Restore Engine Cover of Rare Alfa Romeo Tipo
Featured image of Humanetics is 3D Printing Crash Test Dummies That Resemble Elderly People
May 23, 2018
Humanetics is 3D Printing Crash Test Dummies That Resemble Elderly People
Featured image of ETSEIB Motorsport Uses BCN3D Sigmax 3D Printer to Develop Racing Car for Formula Student Competition
May 19, 2018
ETSEIB Motorsport Uses BCN3D Sigmax 3D Printer to Develop Racing Car for Formula Student Competition
Featured image of BMW Mini Commemorates Royal Wedding with Unique Car Design
May 17, 2018
BMW Mini Commemorates Royal Wedding with Unique Car Design
Featured image of GM and Autodesk Using Additive Manufacturing for Lighter Vehicles
May 3, 2018
GM and Autodesk Using Additive Manufacturing for Lighter Vehicles
Featured image of Futuristic Metal 3D Printed Motorcycle Frame Teased by BMW
Apr 30, 2018
Futuristic Metal 3D Printed Motorcycle Frame Teased by BMW
Featured image of BMW to Establish Additive Manufacturing Campus in Munich
Apr 16, 2018
BMW to Establish Additive Manufacturing Campus in Munich
Featured image of La Bandita: Hackrod and Siemens Partner to Develop Self-Designing Car
Mar 24, 2018
La Bandita: Hackrod and Siemens Partner to Develop Self-Designing Car
Featured image of MINI Launches 3D Printing Service to Offer Customized Car Accessories
Dec 28, 2017
MINI Launches 3D Printing Service to Offer Customized Car Accessories
Featured image of Drive Into the Holiday Season With 3D Printable BMW Christmas Ornaments
Dec 21, 2017
Drive Into the Holiday Season With 3D Printable BMW Christmas Ornaments
Featured image of Airwolf 3D Unveils 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Modified With 3D Printing
Oct 31, 2017
Airwolf 3D Unveils 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Modified With 3D Printing
Featured image of Kinazo Design and Volkswagen Collaborate on 3D Printed Electric Mountain Bike
Oct 25, 2017
Kinazo Design and Volkswagen Collaborate on 3D Printed Electric Mountain Bike
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Featured image of 3D Print Accessories For Your New Ford Maverick
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3D Print Accessories For Your New Ford Maverick

Ford appears to be giving customers the green light to 3D print their own accessories for the new Ford Maverick truck, with suggestions it'll make its FITS system open source. Read on for what we know so far.

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The Future of 3D Printing: Beyond 2020

Similar to the way the World Wide Web democratized news, education, and entertainment, 3D printing has the potential to democratize the manufacturing of certain goods.

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Mitsubishi Goes Metal
Mitsubishi Enters the Metal 3D Printing Market with New Additive Manufacturing System

The Japanese electronics manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the development of a new metal additive manufacturing process. Dubbed as "dot forming technology," the technique combines laser, CNC, and CAM technologies to produce near-net metal parts.

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Futuristic Metal 3D Printed Motorcycle Frame Teased by BMW

Carmaker BMW showed a 3D printed motorcycle frame at their Digital Day 2018 in Munich, an S1000RR superbike with a frame and swing arm fabricated using metal powder laser melting.

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Future Meets Classic
Mercedes-Benz is 3D Printing Genuine Replacement Parts for Classic Cars

In a new scheme called "Future meets Classic," Mercedes-Benz is using 3D printing to produce genuine replacement parts for a range of classic cars, including a 3D printed inside mirror base and spark plug holder for the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé.

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Pedal to the Metal
Mercedes-Benz Reveals First Metal 3D Printed Truck Part

Mercedes-Benz Trucks announces that its first metal 3D printed spare part, a thermostat cover, has passed the quality assurance process. 

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3D Printing Automotive Applications – The Latest Projects

The automotive industry has always been on the lookout for faster prototyping and solutions for reducing the part's weight while retaining the structural strength. Here's a curated list of some of the best automotive 3D printing applications so far.

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Respect Your Elders
Humanetics is 3D Printing Crash Test Dummies That Resemble Elderly People

The crash test dummy manufacturer Humanetics is using Markforged's 3D printing technology and Onyx carbon-composite material to produce dummies the resemble elderly drivers, helping them accurately reflect injuries that could occur in a real car accident.

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BMW Mini Commemorates Royal Wedding with Unique Car Design

BMW has created a special-edition Mini to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle. Boasting a hand-made graphic print and 3D printed details, the car will be auctioned off for charity.

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Print My Ride
Airwolf 3D Unveils 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Modified With 3D Printing

At SEMA 2017, Airwolf 3D is unveiling a modified 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that is upgraded with 3D printed components. 

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Kinazo Design and Volkswagen Collaborate on 3D Printed Electric Mountain Bike

The Slovakian design company Kinazo Design creates 3D printed electrically-powered mountain bike with the help of Volkswagen Slovakia.

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Start Your Engines
Ferrari Have New 3D Printed Piston Design for F1 2017

Seeking a competitive advantage, Ferrari are using 3D printing to develop their 2017 Formula 1 engine with an innovative new piston design.

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Shift Into High Gear
Stratasys Enters Race Track, Partnering With Andretti Autosport

3D printer manufacturer Stratasys is driving innovation at Andretti Autosports through a collaboration that will enhance design and development.

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David Bowie Tribute Car: A 3D Printing First

The David Bowie tribute concept car, the first in the world to be produced full-scale in 3D, will be exhibited at Festival Automobile International from January 31 to February 3, 2019.

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One Million Parts
BMW Reaches Milestone of Producing One Million 3D Printed Parts for Cars

BMW Group recently announced that it has created the company's one-millionth 3D printed component for series production: a window guide rail for the BMW i8 Roadster.

Featured image of KW Heritage Uses 3D Printing to Restore Engine Cover of Rare Alfa Romeo Tipo
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KW Heritage Uses 3D Printing to Restore Engine Cover of Rare Alfa Romeo Tipo

KW Heritage, a restoration service from engineering firm KW Special Projects, used 3D scanning and 3D printing to restore the engine cover of a rare Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3 racing car, which will be on display at the Goodwood Revival motor racing festival.

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Start Your Engines
ETSEIB Motorsport Uses BCN3D Sigmax 3D Printer to Develop Racing Car for Formula Student Competition

ETSEIB Motorsport, the automotive team from the School of Industrial Engineering of Barcelona, is now using 3D printing to develop racing cars for the Formula Student competition.

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Fasten Your Seatbelts
GM and Autodesk Using Additive Manufacturing for Lighter Vehicles

GM is using Autodesk's generative design technology and additive manufacturing to fabricate lighter automotive parts; this seat bracket is 40% lighter and 20% stronger than its predecessor.

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BMW to Establish Additive Manufacturing Campus in Munich

With a total investment worth over €10 million, automotive giant BMW will open an industrial scale 3D printing campus in Munich, Germany in early 2019.

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Drive for Generative Design
La Bandita: Hackrod and Siemens Partner to Develop Self-Designing Car

Hackrod is partnering with Siemens PLM Software to help accelerate the development of La Bandita, a self-designing speedster that will be produced with virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing technology.

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