Transport

Why CMMs are no longer enough: How 3D scanning is closing the metrology gap in automotive and aviation

SHINING 3D's new white paper documents how manufacturers including Bugatti-Rimac are replacing CMMs and manual inspection with high-accuracy 3D scanning — and the production numbers behind it.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 22 May 2026

Why CMMs are no longer enough: How 3D scanning is closing the metrology gap in automotive and aviation

The 3D printing behind Leon Kennedy's Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

How additive manufacturing helped take a special edition Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT from Racoon City to reality.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 13 May 2026

The 3D printing behind Leon Kennedy's Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

Cadillac F1 Team deploys seven 3D Systems SLA machines

The F1 team has been working with 3D Systems' Application Innovation Group.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 May 2026

Cadillac F1 Team deploys seven 3D Systems SLA machines

McGill Formula Electric deploys AON3D Hylo 3D printer to support Formula SAE Electric competition efforts

The Formula E team designs and builds a fully electric race car to compete in the Formula SAE Electric competition every year.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Apr 2026

McGill Formula Electric deploys AON3D Hylo 3D printer to support Formula SAE Electric competition efforts

Eplus3D metal 3D printing technology used to produce 100,000 (and counting) tyre sipe cuffs

Eplus3D's metal additive manufacturing technology is being harnessed by Hankook Precision Works to support tyre sipes production.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Apr 2026

Eplus3D metal 3D printing technology used to produce 100,000 (and counting) tyre sipe cuffs

Sharrow Engineering to scale production of Sharrow Propeller with 3D sand-casting in partnership with Ford

The 3D printing-enabled workflow is said to result in a significant reduction in production timelines.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Apr 2026

Sharrow Engineering to scale production of Sharrow Propeller with 3D sand-casting in partnership with Ford

Velo3D to support Andretti Performance with 3D printed parts during two 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge events

The partnership will feature Velo3D branding on the No. 43 Andretti Performance Porsche at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Apr 2026