Albéa and Erpro 3D Factory Partner to Advance Cosmetics Packaging

Albéa and Erpro 3D Factory Partner to Advance Cosmetics Packaging

by Consumer

Albéa has set a new milestone in the development of 3D cosmetics packaging, two years after first including 3D printing technology in its services through a business partnership with start-up Erpro 3D Factory (see image above). The company is now developing applications leveraging industry-leading HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology combined with the cosmetics production know-how of Erpro. As a result, the first generation of cosmetic parts, designed and produced to take advantage of the advanced capabilities of HP’s platform, are in the latest phases of development. Albéa will launch the first products very soon.

Local Motors and Protean Electric Extend Partnership to Power Olli EVs Additive Manufacturing

Local Motors and Protean Electric Extend Partnership to Power Olli EVs Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

Local Motors, a leader in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles, and Protean Electric, a specialist of in-wheel motor technology for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and future transport solutions, have expanded their long-standing partnership, inking a further three-year deal valued at $7.3 million. Under this significant new order, Protean Electric will deliver thousands of its ProteanDrive in-wheel motors (IWMs) to power Local Motors’ largely 3D printed Olli 2.0 electric autonomous shuttles, accelerating the rollout of state-of-the-art vehicles around the world.