3D Printed Parts: Auto Additive forms advisory council; key focus will be promoting standardization
Toronto, Ontario — Auto Additive announced the formation of its advisory council during day one of the CIECA CONNEX conference on Tuesday, featuring leaders from across the industry focused on advancing 3D printing in collision repair. According to Harold Sears, head of the council, in a recent press release, “this global group will develop a […]
Molding a Giga Breakthrough: Tesla developing process to ‘giga-cast’ entire EV underbody
Austin, Texas — Tesla is reportedly nearing a breakthrough in technology that could ‘gigacast’ an EVs entire underbody in one solid piece. The electric automaker already uses “Gigapresses” with 6,000 to 9,000 tonnes of clamping pressure to mold the front and rear structures of its Model Y. A newly developed process would allow Tesla to […]
Filament Force: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher named to 3D Printing in Auto Repair task force
Toronto, Ontario — Steve Fletcher, Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s managing director, has joined a 3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force, which also included reps from Toyota, BASF, 3M, Boyd Group and more. The task force was first announced in April at the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) U.S.A. and is dedicated to exploring the […]
