The new version of the MetraSCAN 3D laser scanner from Creaform is 12 times faster than the previous version and can tackle black, multicolored, and shiny surfaces with metrology accuracy for applications directly on the shop floor.
Methods 3D introduces the 3D Systems' ProX SLS 500 Selective Laser Sintering production 3D printer featuring fast speeds, high print resolution and a range of engineered composite materials.
At Envisage, traditional coachbuilding skills blend with 3D printing and other digital tools to create concept/show vehicles and individual bespoke solutions.
In the additive manufacturing world, the costs of components are dropping, the technology is becoming more reliable and parts are fabricated faster. This is allowing industries such as automotive to adopt additive technologies, says Oak Ridge Lab's Ryan Dehoff.
Additive manufacturing is making significant headway in aerospace production programs, as evidenced by recent announcements that Airbus and rocket manufacturer United Launch Alliance both are—or soon will be—flying aircraft that incorporate 3D-printed parts enabled by Stratasys.
KISTERS has released version 2016 of its 3DViewStation Desktop, which features modern user-interface, high-performance 3D-viewing, advanced analysis, and digital mockup.
Current products from 3M can be used to repair aluminum- and carbon fiber-intensive vehicles, but the company is working with OEMs such as General Motors to develop optimized solutions for multi-material structural applications.
There are four facets to moisture control that affect the majority of EV battery projects and a recent survey found that addressing them is a significant challenge to many teams. If these factors are not accounted for early on, they can lead to retrofitting or project redesigns later.
The GALM Series’ Leading Congress focused on Joining, Forming & Manufacturing Technologies For Lightweight ICE, PHEV and BEV’s returns for its 6th edition.Join leading OEM’s including GM, Mahindra, Karma Automotive, NIO, FCA Group, Ford & more on February 19-20, Detroit, to examine solutions for delivering faster, cheaper production processes whilst improving the quality of joining & testing of dissimilar materials.