As drivers we only really have three points of contact with our cars. Our feet do a little dance on the pedals. Our hands work the steering wheel and gear shifter. But it's butts in seats that really provide the level of contact with the car that helps us feel what it is doing underneath us. We need a good solid connection between our backside and …
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Porsche Classic Now Produces 3D Printed Parts
When did you first come across a part you needed for your Porsche that was No Longer Available (NLA)? Volkswagen Rabbit and early 924 owners are beginning to feel that pain as production ends on front control arms and brackets for their cars. The power steering pump bracket for Project 944 GTS has been out of production for years. Fortunately, …
Continue to the full articleCould Your Next Porsche Be Manufactured by a 3D Printer?
Probably not, but recent investments by Porsche show they are definitely moving in that direction. Late last week Porsche SE announced two venture investments in 3D printing companies. The single digit stake investments included the US based company Markforged Inc. as well as another 3D printing specialist yet to be named. To be clear, when …
Continue to the full article3D Printing a 1952 Porsche 356 Engine in 1:4 Scale
While a 356's flat-four powerplant is light and compact, it is far from a desk-top piece. Giuseppe Guerini has approached this problem with an all-new 3D model of an early 356 engine, resulting in a resin model printed in 1:4 scale. Though the resin engine cannot run, the level of detail is impressive. The final build includes 250 pieces cast in …
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