Scudera Ferrari’s 3D printed cylinder block* drove F175 performance Additive Manufacturing

Scudera Ferrari’s 3D Printed Cylinder Block* Drove F175 Performance

by Automotive

We have been arguing on these pages that the incredible dominance of Mercedes in Formula 1 for the past decade was due in part to the team’s ability to heavily implement AM for both development and optimized parts (and we’ve had sources confirm this). We’ve also argued that Scuderia Ferrari’s failures during the past decade were due to the team’s reticence in adopting AM technology, especially in terms of reliability. Things seem to be turning around with the 066/7 power unit of the new F1 75 car for the 2022 season.

Kirby Morgan 3D prints parts for its commercial dive helmets Consumer Products

Kirby Morgan 3D Prints Parts for its Commercial Dive Helmets

by Consumer

Several years ago, Kirby Morgan began researching additive-manufacturing technology to advance its dive helmets with components that are light, durable and comfortable. As part of this process, Pete Ryan, engineer at Kirby Morgan, partnered with Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), to manufacture parts for one of their newest dive helmet models via the company’s Acceleration Station.