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Making Inroads in Automotive

We reached out to companies in the AM space who work directly with automotive and other types of vehicle manufacturers to find out what’s happening.
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Automotive Companies Steer Toward DfAM

Up and down the automotive supply chain, engineering organizations are turning to AM and DfAM principles to gain an edge on electrification and lightweighting design goals.

Making Inroads in Automotive

July 3, 2025 · We reached out to companies in the AM space who work directly with automotive and other types of vehicle manufacturers to find out what’s happening.

Cobra Releases Golf-Ready 3D-Printed Irons

May 24, 2024 · The set features metal-injection molded irons, 3D-printed steel putters, iron badges and an aerodynamically designed DarkSpeed.

Altair Seeks Entries for Enlighten Award

February 21, 2024 · Award honors notable sustainability and lightweighting advancements,

nTop and Autodesk Fusion Join Forces

November 13, 2023 · The companies showcased the direct implicit model import at Formnext 2023.

2023 Altair Enlighten Award Call for Entries

February 20, 2023 · Award spotlights the automotive industry's innovations in sustainable, lightweight design.

Altair Announces 10th Annual Enlighten Award Winners

August 5, 2022 · Ford, Shiloh Industries, General Motors, Toyota, BASF, Nemak and McMaster University among winners.

Automotive Companies Steer Toward DfAM

April 19, 2022 · Up and down the automotive supply chain, engineering organizations are turning to AM and DfAM principles to gain an edge on electrification and lightweighting design goals.

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Why Lighter Parts Matter

March 29, 2022 · Discover the Advantages of Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace.

Winners of Altair Enlighten Award Feature Weight-saving Design Innovations

August 5, 2021 · Award is dedicated to vehicle lightweighting and sustainability and honors advancements in reducing carbon footprint, mitigating water/energy consumption, and promoting material reuse/recycling.

Desktop Metal Qualifies Titanium for Manufacturing

August 5, 2021 · Desktop Metal commercializes titanium for bound-metal production of high-strength, lightweight components.

Preparing for Predictable and Unforeseen Events

August 3, 2021 · Pie Aeronefs discusses the decision-making process in aircraft design for an aerial race.

Technology Focus: Generative Design

June 29, 2021 · In this Special Focus Issue, we take a look at the expanding world of generative design.

A Second Look at Generative Design

May 17, 2021 · Generative design is a way to take some of the trial-and-error drudgery out of initial design work and get the engineer to the best design faster.

Expanding the World of Generative Design

May 17, 2021 · Additive manufacturing and generative design have been tied inextricably to lightweighting—but this tech combo can do much more for engineers.

Generative Design: A Heavyweight for Lightweighting with Additive

March 1, 2021 · The combination of generative design software and AM technologies is proving to be a go-to force for lightweighting and parts consolidation strategies.

AM and GD Co-Pilot Hyundai’s new Ultimate Mobility Vehicle Concept

February 18, 2021 · Autodesk and Hyundai partner to push the boundaries of increasing strength while reducing weight for TIGER’s modular platform architecture.

A Match Made in Heaven

November 1, 2020 · Additive manufacturing and generative design tools can be tapped as a dynamic duo to create and build parts fully optimized for weight and cost.

Lighter by Design

November 1, 2020 · Generative design can help engineers meet new lightweighting requirements.

Winners of Altair Awards Are No Lightweights

October 7, 2020 · Companies representing automotive industry share lightweighting recipes for success. DE reached out to the winners to collect a behind-the-scenes perspective on the standout work from companies that earned accolades in this year’s competition.

Autodesk Manufacturing Summit: Betting on Generative Design and Additive Manufacturing

September 4, 2020 · Autodesk showcases Fusion 360 during virtual event, promotes generative design and 3D printing for collaborative product development during the new normal.


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