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3D Printing Races to Redefine Automotive Production

With customization and design flexibility top priorities, automotive OEMs are integrating AM into their manufacturing roadmaps for full-scale production parts.
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Ford, HP Collaboration Turns 3D Printing Waste into Parts

Closed-loop process transforms recycled materials into injection-molded fuel line clips.

Ford Built Its New Explorer Using Formlabs SLA and SLS 3D Printers

August 22, 2024 · Ford's development center, PD Merkenich, was one of the first companies to get their hands on Form 4, Formlabs’ latest MSLA 3D printer.

3D Printing Races to Redefine Automotive Production

September 1, 2022 · With customization and design flexibility top priorities, automotive OEMs are integrating AM into their manufacturing roadmaps for full-scale production parts.

Ford Teams Use 3D Printing to Highlight Details of Michigan Central Station

April 21, 2022 · This hub, it is said, will be an anchor of the Michigan Central mobility innovation district when scheduled to open in 2023. 

Ford and Ansys Boost Development of Predictive Headlight Technology

October 22, 2021 · Ford engineers use optical simulation solutions from Ansys for development of predictive smart headlights.

Ford, HP Collaboration Turns 3D Printing Waste into Parts

May 24, 2021 · Closed-loop process transforms recycled materials into injection-molded fuel line clips.

HP and Ford Team Up to Convert 3D Waste Into Auto Parts

March 26, 2021 · Companies found way to extend life of already-used 3D printed powders and parts, turning them into auto components for Super Duty F-250 trucks, creating closed-loop on waste.

Getting Down to Business With SImulation

June 19, 2020 · Simulation is key to the engineering toolbox. However, in order to consistently achieve goals, one expert argues that efforts have to be strategic and run like a high-profitable, repeatable business.

Ford and the Future of Simulation

June 2, 2020 · At the CAASE20 virtual event, the automaker will discuss its use of leading-edge simulation and additive manufacturing technologies. 

CAASE20: AM-Focused Tracks and Talks in Upcoming Simulation Conference

May 18, 2020 · Virtual simulation conference lineup includes trends and practices in generative design, lightweighting, 3D printing, assembly consolidation, lattice design, and more.

GM, GE, Ford Begin Delivering Ventilators; MakerBot Joins Face Shield Making

April 23, 2020 · Carmakers begin manufacturing ventilators, MakerBot joins PPE drive, AM education continues under lockdown

Digital Engineering and NAFEMS Americas Launch CAASE19 Virtual Conference

September 3, 2019 · The virtual conference will explore the use of simulation and analysis across the design/development process.

Ford Pilots 3D Printing Initiative for Tooling

May 28, 2019 · The goal is to allow local plant floor workers without 3D printing experience to generate tools, jigs and fixtures using Ultimaker 3D printers.

Desktop Metal Ships Studio System

April 2, 2019 · Desktop Metal's new Studio System is designed to be an office-friendly metal 3D printing system; now shipping in U.S. with 2-week lead time.

COFES 2019 Comes to the Silicon Valley

March 8, 2019 · Long running Congress on Future of Engineering Software comes to the Silicon Valley as a nonprofit organization's debut

DE News Roundup: January 18, 2019

January 17, 2019 · 3D-Printed Autoparts from Ford and Carbon, Staffing Firm Modis's Survey on What Attracts and Keeps Top Talent, What Analysts Say about the Potentials of Personal Robots, and more

3D Printing Showcased at Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center

December 18, 2018 · The Advanced Manufacturing Center includes 23 3D printers and is working with 10 different 3D manufacturing companies on a variety of projects using different types of materials.

Live from CAASE: Simulation Fuels Ford’s Push Toward Electric Powertrains, Self-Driving Cars

June 5, 2018 · CAASE keynoter sees a need for wider incorporation of standards across different software, as well as improvements in multi-discipline optimization methods to accelerate design of experiments.

Model-Based Industries Calling for Quality Assurance Within Digital Thread

May 10, 2018 · Elysium’s North American summit presented a suite of user-friendly functionalities that support product development from early design through manufacturing.

Zuken USA names Keynote for Annual Event in April

March 9, 2018 · Zuken USA announces No Magic’s CTO as keynote speaker at Zuken Innovation World in San Diego


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