Why the Switch to Electric Vehicles May Boost Use of 3D Printing in Auto Manufacturing September 15, 2021 As automotive OEMs turn their attention toward EV development, the inherent capabilities of the AM process make it a natural fit to support EV production—and now is the time for the automotive industry to make that pivot.
Markforged Releases Eiger Fleet September 13, 2021 Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, announced Eiger Fleet, a cloud-based software solution designed to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing operations at scale.
Optimized Press Hardening Lines Increase Productivity September 24, 2021 AP&T provides a case study of the work it did at a plant in Italy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis).
Unlocking Automotive’s Use of Robotics September 22, 2021 Robots simply are not used as widely as they could be, due to persistent barriers.
Weaving the EV's Future With the Digital Thread September 13, 2021 EV manufacturers must overcome a unique set of challenges to meet future customer expectations. Among them is the challenge to create innovative designs that meet safety requirements, performance criteria and keep costs down in the face of growing competition and a widening skills gap.
6K Additive Launches Refractory Metal Powders for Additive Manufacturing September 9, 2021 Production scale of high-value materials such as tungsten and rhenium enables advanced application capabilities in aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
How Cloud Computing Is Reshaping EVs September 10, 2021 Karma Automotive, a luxury electric automaker, provides a case study of how cloud computing can reshape EVs.
Stratasys Receives Navy Contract September 2, 2021 The U.S. Navy has issued Stratasys a $20 million contract to purchase up to 25 Stratasys F900 3D printers over the next five years, with delivery of the first eight expected before the end of 2021.
3D Systems Accelerates Access to Advanced Materials September 2, 2021 3D Systems today announced two additions to its industry-leading materials portfolio.
Pandemic Shows Importance of Local Supply Chains September 10, 2021 The mass use of AM with emergency authorizations is almost as unprecedented as the pandemic itself. Worldwide supply chain disruptions required everyone to identify local solutions to manufacture emergency medical supplies and equipment. AM came out on top as an on-demand, production-capable, locally sourced solution.