Metal and carbon fiber 3D printer manufacturer Markforged has launched its new industrial 3D printing software platform – the Digital Forge. The cloud-based platform is designed to interconnect …
A new 3D printing podcast, Another Dimension episode one: Tesla and 3D printing
Looking for a 3D printing podcast? The first episode of 3D Printing Industry’s Another Dimension podcast is now available, decoding this week’s speculation that Elon Musk’s Tesla is …
Porsche partners with MAHLE and TRUMPF to 3D print pistons for its 911 supercar
Performance sports car manufacturer Porsche has worked with machine tool producer TRUMPF and automotive parts company MAHLE to 3D print pistons for the engine of its flagship 911 supercar. Utilizing …
BMW opens new €15 million additive manufacturing campus in Munich to “industrialize 3D printing”
The BMW Group has opened a new €15 million additive manufacturing facility which is designed to “industrialize 3D printing,” and shorten production times across the company. Based in Munich, the cam…
Porsche set to launch 3D printed personalized bucket seats
Porsche, known for its high-performance sports cars, has announced the development of its new 3D printed personalized bucket seats. The “bodyform full bucket seat” will initially be limited to 40 prot…
Restoration of Porsche 928 component wins Weerg 2019 3D Printing Project Award
Weerg, an online 3D printing and CNC service provider, has announced Porsche technician Benjamin Nenert as the winner of its 2019 3D Printing Project Award. Nenert’s project of a vehicle component for…
Microsoft, Siemens and Porsche contribute to further $82M funding for Markforged
Multi award winning 3D printer OEM Markforged has closed a Series D funding round with a value of $82 million. The round was led by fellow Bay State company Summit Partners, that provides growth equit…
Christian Thönes, Chairman of the Board at DMG MORI, talks 3D printing at Porsche
German performance sportscar manufacturer Porsche has been investigating the potential of additive manufacturing in automotive for some time. In its close relationship with the Volkswagen Group, Porsc…
3D Printing Industry Review of the Year February 2018
Following January’s vision of the year ahead, February 2018 was a month of 3D printer releases. In this month, Stratasys shared material details of its upcoming metal 3D printer, and HP expanded…
Volkswagen opens advanced 3D printing center, looks to additive manufacturing in production
The toolmaking unit of German multinational automaker Volkswagen has opened a new advanced 3D printing center. Located in the automotive hub of Wolfsburg, Germany, the facility occupies 3,100 m² of fl…