GM and Autodesk Using Additive Manufacturing for Lighter Vehicles

Reading Time: 3 minutesGM is using Autodesk’s generative design technology and additive manufacturing to fabricate lighter automotive parts; this seat bracket is 40% lighter and 20% stronger than its predecessor. General Motors is using generative design software by Autodesk to develop the next generation of lightweight vehicles. According to the automaker, the new technology will be a key […]

Skateboard Trucks Optimized for Downhill Racing with Metal 3D Printing

Reading Time: 3 minutesEngineering student Philipp Manger designed a pair of custom skateboard trucks for downhill racing — combining topological optimization and lattice structures — and had them 3D printed in metal. Downhill longboarding is an extreme sport combining skateboarding and surfing, capable of speeds of more than 90 miles per hour. Naturally, optimizing your gear for performance […]

Autodesk Supporting Hip Hop Architecture Camps for Second Year

Reading Time: 3 minutesNow in its second year, Autodesk and the Urban Arts Collective continue their collaboration on Hip Hop Architecture Camps, inviting local middle and high school students to re-imagine their communities and introduce STEAM education through the lens of hip hop culture. The 3D printing industry isn’t the only place that’s suffering from a diversity problem. […]