Lightweighting

Highlights

Jun 08, 2020

Guidelines for fabricating martensitic steels in various shapes free of defects can be applied to other metals, too.

Jun 04, 2020

XponentialWorks teamed up with Arcimoto to lightweight the suspension of its fun utility EV with the goal of...

May 06, 2020

Keith Meintjes offers the real story behind generative design, from the early days at GM in the 1980s through...

Apr 30, 2020

Lightweight aluminum might seem like an obvious choice for EV brakes, but it brings numerous challenges.

Feb 20, 2020

Foam-free and extremely lightweight weight-saving thermoplastic elastomers target sophisticated components with enhanced surface finish.

Feb 12, 2020

The microArch system delivers precise prints at a scale more than 100 times smaller than a human hair with a variety of different resins.

Dec 19, 2019

Researchers mimicked the natural beam-like materials found in the human skeleton to create more durable, long-lasting printed objects.

Jan 28, 2019

While additive manufacturing has received attention for its promise of mass customization and generative design, not everyone...

Jan 22, 2019

Aerospace has aggressively embraced 3D printing. The industry seeks parts that are lighter without sacrificing strength, and 3D...

Sep 26, 2018

Industrial manufacturer Claudius Peters is using generative design to inspire improved part shapes that are then produced using...