HV3DWorks restores 1969 Ferrari using ExOne binder jetting AM Additive Manufacturing

HV3DWorks restores 1969 Ferrari using ExOne binder jetting AM Additive Manufacturing

We may just have to add this case study to our roundup of favorite 3D automotive restoration projects. Pittsburgh-based HV3DWorks LLC, a company specializing in the restoration and customization of classic cars, has leveraged ExOne’s binder jetting 3D printing technology to help restore a vintage Ferrari from 1969. The technology enabled the restoration team to reproduce a critical carburetor component for the Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 V-12 engine.

Continental accelerates towards agile auto production with 3D printing Additive Manufacturing

Continental accelerates towards agile auto production with 3D printing Additive Manufacturing

Though it may best be known for its tires, Continental AG has its fingers in many pies in the automotive sector, including part production, connectivity, automated driving and mobility services. These business areas are tackled by the company’s Continental Engineering Services (CES) division, which has been a keen adopter of additive manufacturing in recent years.

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Rodin Cars and Stewart-Haas Racing up vehicle performance with 3D printing Additive Manufacturing

It is inspiring to see the leaps and bounds that additive manufacturing has made in recent years. In the automotive industry especially, the evolution of additive manufacturing is apparent, transitioning from an experimental early prototyping process to a full prototyping and even production technology. 3D printing giant 3D Systems has been along for the ride—often behind the proverbial wheel—showing us the full automotive potential of its AM systems.

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How reverse engineering and 3D printing helped Siemens restore a 100-year-old motor car Additive Manufacturing

Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd in Lincoln, England recently turned to 3D scanning and additive manufacturing technologies to restore a hundred-year-old Ruston Hornsby motor car. The car, originally introduced in 1920, was one of the first products released by industrial equipment manufacturer Ruston & Hornsby Limited, now part of the Siemens Group.