3D Printing
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The Bentley Batur can be ordered with 210 grams of gold to brighten up the cabin.
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Porsche starts offering 3D-printed seatsPorsche is offering 3D-printed seats for the 718 and 911 sports cars.
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First pistons, now Porsche tries 3D printing housing for electric drive system
By using 3D printing, the part could be made smaller, lighter and more rigid than if it was conventionally produced.
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3D-printed body kits: Could it become a thing?
An American company is testing a 3D-printed wide-body kit for the McLaren 720S.
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Boy dreams of Lamborghini Aventador, so dad 3D prints supercar
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...
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BMW's created 1M 3D-printed parts since 2010
The 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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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+, shows off the ability to create wheels from an advanced material like titanium and the kinds of wild designs 3-D printers are capable of. And because unique molds and tooling aren't required, the technology could potentially allow individuals to design their own wheels. The HRE3D+ prototype wheel is...
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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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Startup wants to 3D-print your car design
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...
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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 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 of a prototype concept. Now it seems the company is moving closer to a production ready version. DON"T MISS: 2017 Cadillac XT5 Preview It's called the LM3D Swim, and Local Motors plans on pre-selling models in the spring of 2016. The body is comprised of thermoplastic materials, and the car will be...
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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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