3D Printing
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We've all been there as children, staring at dream cars pinned to bedroom walls. Dr. Sterling Backus' son was no different, though he fell in love with the Lamborghini Aventador while playing "Forza Horizon 3," a video game for the Xbox One. Backus' son asked his dad if it was possible to build one. Soon, they were doing just that, Motor reported. Rather than actually start building their own supercar from a steel buck, Dr. Backus, a physicist, wanted to try his hand at 3D printing one. He told the website he's never 3D printed anything before, but that didn't stop him. Since he was new to...
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BMW's created 1M 3D-printed parts since 2010The use of 3D-printed components isn't exactly new, but it has begun to reach levels normally reserved for mass production. A remarkable example is the 3D priting of parts by BMW. The German automaker said in a November announcement that it has produced one million 3D-printed components since 2010...
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HRE's 3-D-printed titanium wheels could lead to a new level of car personalization
Performance wheel maker HRE says 3-D printers can manufacture a strong, lightweight wheel for supercars. HRE worked with GE Additives in a new partnership to explore the possibilities of a titanium wheel produced with EBM technology (a type of 3-D printing). The prototype wheel, known as HRE3D+...
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GM banks on 3D printed parts for lower costs, vehicle weights
Future automotive components could look less like rigid pieces and more like organic shapes. General Motors announced on Thursday that the automaker has worked with Bay-area software company Autodesk to create a 3D-printed component to preview future manufacturing processes. The part is a seat...
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Hackrod uses 3D printing and VR to bring beautiful La Bandita to life
What if you could design the car of your dreams and see that vision turn real? That's the goal of a new automotive manufacturer called Hackrod, which has turned to 3D printing, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence to bring this ability to life. Their proof of concept? A gorgeous sleek...
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3D printing allows Porsche to create obscure parts for classic cars
Three-dimensional printing is poised to revolutionize manufacturing and production processes. It's also excellent news for owners of vintage cars in need of pretty obscure parts. Porsche Classic announced on Monday that it now has the ability to 3D print parts that may no longer be available. Tests...
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As kids, it was the dream of many auto enthusiasts to design a car just for ourselves. Well, there's a startup company for that. Called Hackrod, the new company wants its customers to do the designing while modern technology engineers it and 3D printers bring it to life. The company envisions prototypes created with a special virtual reality software that can then be brought to life using 3D printers. Thus, the consumer becomes the "co-creator." Right now, Hackrod has only shown one concept named the La Bandita. The car features a VR-designed body with a 3D-scanned chassis from a real-life...
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Mercedes-Benz has 3D-printed a replacement part out of metal
3D printing is poised to redefine numerous industries and has the potential to significantly impact manufacturing processes. Today, Mercedes-Benz took another major step in the transformation of manufacturing: it 3D printed a replacement part from metal. Not only that, but Mercedes-Benz says the...
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Local Motors Unveils Its Latest 3D-Printed Car: Video
Local Motors is keen to bring 3D printing into larger focus within the automotive world. Certain automakers or component manufacturers might make a part this way, but Local Motors is looking to make a nearly complete car using 3D printing. Recently, Local Motors showed us this was possible by way...
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Peugeot Fractal Concept Previews Next-Gen Sound System, 3D-Printed Cabin: Video
Peugeot is hinting at the future of vehicle interiors with its Fractal concept car which is set to debut later this month at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept doesn’t preview any specific model but it does highlight some of the technologies that will be making its way into the French...
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Local Motors Moving Along With Plans For 3D-Printed Car: Video
Last year, boutique company Local Motors announced a contest to design a 3D printed car. And now, Automotive News (subscription required) is reporting that the company says it will have a version of the winning design, dubbed the Strati, available to consumers in 2017. According to the Local Motors...
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Ford Releases Four Printable 3D Vehicle Models For Download
The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is on a hot streak—and it's eager to bring that enthusiasm to your home in a particularly 'cutting-edge' way. The video announcing the 2016 GT's aspirations for Le Mans greatness made legions of enthusiasts start looking at tickets to France, and the clip...
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