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Ferrari considering 3-D printing for advanced piston design
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In its bid to optimize engine design, and more specifically in the combustion chamber area, Ferrari's engineers are considering using Additive Manufacturing technology, or 3-D printing as it's called in the mainstream world. The technology, which is slowly but surely enjoying a widespread industrial adoption, involves adding layer-upon-layer of material, whether the material is plastic, metal or concrete to form a component. Indeed, McLaren announced earlier this week a partnership with 3-D company Stratasys for printing solutions and cutting-edge materials for visual and functional prototyping, production tooling including composite tooling, and customised production parts....
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