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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Vittori Partners with Totum 3D and ShapeUp Studios for Titanium Additive Production
Vittori announced a production partnership with Totum 3D and ShapeUp Studios to design, prototype, and manufacture titanium 3D‑printed components for its three‑phase roadmap: hypercars first, followed by premium eVTOL and electric‑jet programs. The scope covers design‑for‑additive reviews, rapid prototyping, and pilot short‑run builds of 3D‑printed parts. The teams are testing a practical mix of materials—titanium for strength‑to‑weight, stainless and maraging steels for heavy loads, aluminum alloys for light structures, nickel superalloys for hot zones, copper alloy for cooling hardware, and aerospace polymers like PEEK and ULTEM for cabin‑safe components (examples include 316L and 17‑4PH stainless, AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy aluminum, Inconel 718, and CuCrZr). For larger sections, they pair printed parts with carbon‑fiber panels and honeycomb cores, and any cabin‑facing materials will be qualified to meet aviation flame, smoke, and toxicity standards. Image: Concept rendering of a titanium gearbox housing, illustrating the types of parts under evaluation for Vittori's additive roadmap. 'As others explore aerospace concepts, we're putting titanium parts into production now,' said Carlos Cruz, founder of Vittori. 'Proving hardware on the road first lowers risk and speeds our move to the air. The same printed structures and thermal systems will migrate into our eVTOL and, later, our electric jet.' 'Vittori's road‑to‑air plan is a strong fit for metal additive,' said Stefano Turconi, Head of Totum 3D. 'Common, lightweight architectures reduce part count and lead time while meeting demanding performance targets.' Industry context: public reports note leaders like Christian von Koenigsegg examining aviation concepts. Vittori's approach focuses on production today with third‑party manufacturing and a clear transfer path from road to air. Vittori's AI-hybrid hypercar, the Vittori Turbio—featuring a V12 targeting about 1,100 horsepower and 3D-printed titanium components—is scheduled for unveiling on October 4 in collaboration with Pininfarina. Further design details will be shared at the live event. This announcement comes as Vittori advances its current fundraising round to accelerate prototype production and support its three-phase roadmap from road to air. About Vittori Vittori engineers and builds hyper‑performance machines for land and sky—hypercars now, eVTOL next, and an electric private jet to follow. About Totum 3D Totum 3D provides high-performance material additive design, prototyping, and short-run production for performance-critical applications, delivering streamlined workflows that connect concept, engineering, and manufacturing into a cohesive process. About ShapeUp Studios Shapeup Studios provides Design solution development with shape research, seeking a balance between aerodynamics, lightweight, and tactile finishes in an innovative product development project. This release may include forward‑looking statements. Actual results can differ due to risks including technology, certification, supply chain, financing, and market adoption. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. Contact CEO
Globe and Mail
11-02-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
3D Printing High Performance Plastic Market 2025 Top Business Strategy, Growth Factors, Healthy CAGR with Segments & Forecast with Top 10 Key Players Analysis
The 3D printing high-performance plastic market is growing rapidly, driven by demand for lightweight, durable, and heat-resistant materials in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. As additive manufacturing advances, the need for high-strength polymers like PEEK and ULTEM will continue to rise, shaping the future of industrial production. High-performance plastics like PEEK, ULTEM, and PPSU are used in 3D printing for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications due to their strength, heat resistance, and chemical stability. With industries adopting additive manufacturing for lightweight, durable, and customized parts, demand for these advanced materials is rapidly increasing. This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Market, including 3D printing high-performance plastic market size, trends, drivers and constraints, competitive aspects, and prospects for future growth. The 3D printing high-performance plastic market is projected to grow from USD 123 million in 2023 to USD 362 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 24.0% during the forecast period. High-performance or engineering polymers are materials that have enhanced mechanical or thermal properties than the more widely used plastics such as ABS, PP, PS, PE, and PET. The 3D printing high-performance plastics considered in this report are plastics having heat distortion temperature greater than 150°C and properties such as chemical resistance, durability, and lightweight. These materials display resistance to a broad range of chemicals and solvents as well as gamma, beta, and x-rays. These materials find applications in the medical & healthcare, transportation, and aerospace & defense industries. Download PDF Brochure: PA type segment is expected to account for the largest market share in 2022, in terms of both value and volume. PA types that are majorly engineered and have heat distortion temperature higher than 150 degree Celsius are considered in the study. Printed with PA powder, this material is also known as nylon. The PA structure comes from a polymer containing amide functions and is used in 3D printing in a variety of forms. In the powder form, PA is used in selective laser sintering (SLS). The large market share of PA is attributed to its properties such as wear-resistance, impact-resistance, low friction, and cost-efficiency. The material is processed with the well-known SLS technology and can include interlocking and interlinking parts. It can also be finished in various ways, including smoothed, dyed, spray-painted, and velvet finished. A wide variety of end-use products can be printed with the use of PA Filament and Pellet segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR in the 3D printing high performance plastic market during the forecast period 3D printers using the FDM technology require plastic filaments made up of various materials, such as PEEK & PEKK, PEI, PPSU, PES, PSU, PVDF, and reinforced plastics. These filaments are available in different lengths, colors, and diameters. PEI is one of the highest-performing thermoplastics in the industry with excellent mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties. PEEK & PEKK filaments offer excellent biocompatibility, superior chemical resistance, high dimensional stability, and high creep resistance, among other properties. Prototyping application helds the largest share in the 3D printing high performance plastic market in 2022, in terms of value 3D printing high performance plastics are mainly used in the prototyping application to showcase how the 3D-printed object looks. Prototyping is highly useful to develop and fabricate low-cost models at low costs and reduced time. Many companies are investing in partnerships to accelerate the adoption of 3D printing in prototyping applications. For instance, in June 2022, 3D Systems signed a MoU with AIPMA's AMTEC to promote the use of additive manufacturing in the plastics industry. On the other hand, 3D printing high performance plastics have found increased adoption in functional part manufacturing, especially in the aerospace & defense industry. North America is expected to account for the largest share in 2022 3D printing has been widely accepted as a breakthrough technology that is expected to challenge the conventional forms of production practices. As of now, its impact has been limited to developed regions. The US has been the largest market for 3D printing, with a share of more than 25% globally. Major players in this technology, such as Stratasys, 3D Systems, Markforged, and HP, are based in this country. Europe has been another key market for the 3D printing technology and, consequently, 3D printing high performance plastics. The Asia Pacific is expected to be an emerging market for 3D printing high performance plastics due to the growing demand for high performance materials from the automotive, healthcare, and electrical & electronics industries in the region. 3D Printing High Performance Plastic Market Companies Major manufacturers in this market are based in North America and Europe. Arkema (France), 3D Systems, Inc. (US), Markforged (US), Stratasys (US), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. (US), EOS GmbH (Germany), Solvay (Belgium), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), BASF SE (Germany), Impossible Objects (US), Apium Additive Technologies GmbH (Germany), Ensinger (Germany), Victrex plc (UK), and CRP Technology S.r.l. (Italy) are among a few leading players operating in the 3D Printing High performance plastic market. These players have adopted various growth strategies to strengthen their position in the market. These include product launches, contracts, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and new product development activities to expand their presence in the 3D printing high performance plastic market further. Arkema (France) Arkema specializes in producing specialty chemicals and advanced materials. The company manages its operations through four business segments, namely, Advanced Materials, Adhesive Solutions, Coating Solutions, and Intermediaries. The company offers 3D printing materials through its Coating Solutions business segment. Arkema serves the construction, packaging, chemical, automotive, electronics, food, and pharmaceutical industries. The company focuses on innovating solution-oriented research platforms such as lightweight and designed materials, new energies, and more. The company has 148 production plants in Europe, North America, Asia, and Rest of the World. 3D Systems, Inc. (US) 3D Systems, Inc. provides comprehensive 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions, including 3D printers for plastics, metals, wax and bio inks, materials, software, advanced manufacturing services, and digital design tools. Its solutions support advanced applications in two key industry verticals: Healthcare (which includes dental, medical devices, personalized health services, and regenerative medicine) and Industrial (which includes aerospace, defense, transportation, and general manufacturing). The company markets its products and services through subsidiaries and channel partners in North America and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Oceania. Markforged (US) Markforged is a leading provider of industrial 3D printing solutions. The company offers a range of 3D printers, software, and materials designed to meet the needs of industrial-grade applications. The company serves the aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial manufacturing, and engineering industries. Markforged's unique approach combines continuous strands of carbon fiber, fiberglass, or other composite materials with traditional thermoplastic or metal materials, resulting in parts that are significantly stronger and more durable than conventionally printed components. The company has a presence in the Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and the Asia Pacific. 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