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Shapediver Designer Creates Online Rim Configurator for 3D Printable Custom Rims Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

Shapediver designer Ezquiel Lopez gave an interesting demonstration of a real-life customization application possible with paramteric design software such as Grasshopper. He created an online Rim Configurator that lets you rapidly define your own, personal rim design and even download it as a 3D printable file. How you would go from there to a metallic, functional rim is entirely up to you. The bottom line is that you have the file and you can manufacture it if you want to.

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MINI launches MINI Yours Customized for online customization and 3D printing of automotive parts 3D Printing Processes

by Automotive

BMW-owned British premium automobile manufacturer MINI launched the MINI Yours Customized service to offer its customers the opportunity of providing selected upgrade products with a design they have selected themselves. They can then transform their own vehicle into a personally styled customized special. The innovative package will become available in the course of 2018 for lots of MINI models in Europe and other large markets. The MINI Yours Customized product range will include the indicator inlays known as side scuttles, trims for the passenger side in the interior, LED door sills and LED door projectors.

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Mass customized, automotive 3D printing production is coming in 2018 Additive Manufacturing

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During the past year, we’ve seen several successful test cases leading to a significant increase in the adoption of 3D printing for production of aircraft and aerospace parts. Today’s MINI Yours Customised announcement from British-German automaker MINI, coupled with other underlying trends in mobility that have emerged in recent months, indicate that 2018 will likely be the year in which the automotive industry will begin mass adoption of 3D printing for production. Additive manufacturing mass production technologies are ready both in terms of speeds and surface quality. Digital material properties – both for metal and polymer/composites – are now up to par for end-use parts, costs are rapidly dropping and industry awareness is high. The benefits of automotive 3D printing have been largely established and the race is on.

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GE Presents Prototype for Project H1 Metal Binder Jetting 3D Printer 3D Printer Hardware

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As further proof that binder jetting technologies are living through a new renaissance, GE Additive has released the first image of a prototype of a brand new additive machine, named Project H1, based on binder jet technology that will eventually challenge the need for castings. Further iterations of this machine will be made in early 2018 with the first production machines being shipped mid-2018.

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The “HONDA MEETS FABLAB” Contest Has Officially Begun Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

Last November 22nd, 2017, the official opening ceremony of the “HONDA MEETS FABLAB” contest took place in the Cenacle Hall of the Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci. Presented by Davide Sher (3D Printing Business Media), the event was held from 2 p.m to 5.30, in a series of live webinar talks, which gave the active European Fablabs a chance to participate directly. 3D Printing Business Media was the official media partners for this unique and groundbreaking initiative.