APWORKS additively produces the exhaust tailpipe for the brand-new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Additive Manufacturing

APWORKS additively produces the exhaust tailpipe for the brand-new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Additive Manufacturing

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The Bugatti factory – like those of just about every major automaker in Europe – is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, development and automated production is ongoing at APWORKS, one of its suppliers. The advanced manufacturing firm is additively manufacturing the extremely lightweight and highly temperature-resistant exhaust tailpipe for the latest Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport.

Production has resumed at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg Additive Manufacturing

Production has resumed at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg Additive Manufacturing

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The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand resumed vehicle production at its Wolfsburg plant on April 29th with the early shift beginning at 6:30 a.m. Initially, Golf production will recommence on a one-shift basis — with reduced capacity and longer cycle times. The Wolfburg plant also hosts VW’s 3D printing center and a number of 3D printers. It’s not yet clear if and how newly approved healthcare safety policies at VW will affect the adoption and installation of new production-ready systems at the automaker. The new regulations are expected to reduce contact between employees and thus drive an increase in production automation, but it still remains to be seen whether AM workflows will be able to accommodate this new demand.

How bound metal 3D printing is going to transform the way parts are made Additive Manufacturing

How bound metal 3D printing is going to transform the way parts are made Additive Manufacturing

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“New manufacturing processes only come once every several decades,” says Jonah Myerberg, Co-founder and CTO of Desktop Metal, one of the most interesting companies in the global additive manufacturing landscape today. In this one-hour webinar, Mr. Myerberg discusses how Desktop Metal’s bound metal AM technologies can benefit manufacturing processes at all levels.

EDAG develops crash-proof aluminum alloy for automotive 3D printing Additive Manufacturing

EDAG develops crash-proof aluminum alloy for automotive 3D printing Additive Manufacturing

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Although we have not been able to establish a direct channel with their team, EDAG remains one of the most interesting, innovative and capable firms in the entire automotive additive production scenario. After showing some of the interesting cases and research studies in the automotive segment, the German design studio is now tackling materials with the CustoMat_3D research project.

Czech Republic to welcome first 3D printed house, and it floats! Sustainability

Czech Republic to welcome first 3D printed house, and it floats! Sustainability

by Architecture

The Czech Republic is preparing to break ground on its first 3D printed house next month. The stylish housing structure was designed by Michal Trpak of sculptural architectural studio Scoolpt, and will be constructed in collaboration with the Stavebni sporitelna Ceske sporitelny (Buřinka) building society. The 3D printed house, whose most distinguishing feature is that it floats, demonstrates how 3D printing technologies can be used to create housing more sustainably than traditional means.

First construction 3D printing deal between two large firms Sika and Pikus Construction 3D Printing

First construction 3D printing deal between two large firms Sika and Pikus Construction 3D Printing

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US-based Pikus Concrete is teaming up with Sika to commercialize 3D concrete printing technology in the construction industry and to capture its vast potential. Pikus’ first 3D concrete printer with Sika technology has commenced operation in Lehi, Utah. The company is working on implementing the technology in the first construction projects. This marks the first time a construction 3D printing deal involves two well-established commercial construction companies. Previous projects have generally involved at least one startup or government investment entity.