Automotive and Mobility

The technique developed by a UMass Lowell researcher incorporates elements of injection molding to increase the production rate of 3D printing while improving part strength, stiffness, and strain-to-failure properties. 

U.S. Department of Energy funding supports vision for affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution and use.

Japan’s Toray is to supply carbon fiber composite materials for Lilium’s all-electric air vehicle.

Sumitomo Bakelite aims to promote further application of thermoset compounds in powertrain systems, which are the central components to electric vehicles.

BAE Systems installs fourth Stratasys F900 3D printer to support factory of the future initiative; growing use of additive manufacturing for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

Robot adoption has slowed during the pandemic, putting a damper on the robot market. Real growth may wait until 2022, although Cobot growth may not have to.