Priority Printing: Insurers, repairers and entire industry could benefit from 3D printed auto parts—but not without challenges
Toronto, Ontario – Recently, the Task Force group, composed of experts from various fields related to 3D printing, OEMs, additive materials, recycling and engineering released an assessment report on the benefits, challenges and future directions of 3D printing in the automotive industry. According to the report, the Task Force group’s “efforts have been focused on […]
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 […]
Potential in Printing: IBIS 3D printing task force head lays out research goals and timeline
Toronto, Ontario — Parts shortages have become the new normal and yet 3D printing has yet to be adequately explored as a possible solution—until now, as the head of an IBIS task force tells media that the relatively new fabrication technology is next on his agenda. Owner of Imagine Additive Consulting and IBIS-appointed task force […]
Parts Publisher: Upcoming Cadillac CELESTIQ to contain 115 3D printed parts, no added repair challenges
Toronto, Ontario — As Cadillac prepares to take its first all-electric offering to market, the luxury OEM is assuring collision repair shops that the 3D printed parts on the upcoming CELESTIQ will cause no disruption to what it is calling a “truly bespoke experience” for drivers. The brand’s new flagship model, set to enter production […]
Right Fit: Bentley Motors, Ford turn toward 3D printing for parts, accessories
Toronto, Ontario — Both Bentley Motors and Ford Motor Co. made 3D-printing announcements this week, with the former announcing its exploration in 3D printed vehicle components, down to powertrains, and Ford releasing open-source files for customized interior accessories. Bentley’s announcement came alongside an investment in the automaker’s additive manufacturing (AM) capacity at its Crewe, England, factory, […]
Market update: One million 3-D printed parts; Hyundai takes to the air
By Cindy Macdonald Toronto – November 19, 2018 – In this week’s market update, 3-D printed parts on the rise, Hyundai invests in aerial mobility and autonomous vehicles are a risky business. BMW reaches 1 million 3-D printed partsAt the BMW Group, the use of 3D-printed components is increasing. Over the last decade, the company […]
Streamlining part sourcing with 3D printing
Elgin, Illinois — November 9, 2016 — Carl Dumele has a problem—and solution—that he’d like to share with you. Dumele is the CEO of Aeromotive, a company specializing in electrical connectors and wiring harnesses. In addition, the company provides additive manufacturing services, otherwise known as 3D printing, and that’s where the solution to this particular […]
Freshmade 3D provides custom and rare parts made to order
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 6, 2017 — Car restorers looking for that impossible-to-find part have a new potential source. A new tech-based start-up in Youngstown, Ohio, has begun printing custom rare auto parts using a new technology known as additive manufacturing. Similar to 3D printing, additive manufacturing sees metal powders used to […]
Daihatsu opens the era of mass customization
Minneapolis, Minnesota — June 26, 2016 — Automotive customization through 3D printing has been predicted for a while now, but Daihatsu may be the first automakers to deliver on that prediction. The company has been collaborating with 3D printing firm Stratasys to bring mass customization to market. In the last three years, 3D printing has […]
Friday Fun: Trouble at Mitsubishi Motors, Ford experiments with 3D printing and LeEco may compete with Tesla
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — April 28, 2016 — This week we note the baseball-sized hail in San Antonio, how the situation at Mitsubishi Motors just went from bad to worse and how Ford’s experimenting with 3D printing. – Chrysler designers managed to create their own recall. Certain models of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep […]
