While they're not quite ready for production, the printed parts were lighter, ran cooler and unlocked more power than the standard forged pistons. Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old ...
Last summer, Porsche started experimenting with 3D-printed pistons. The results were impressive, as the automaker was able to design a piston that weighed 10% less than a conventional forged unit, ...
Porsche, with Mahle and Trumpf, is now making pistons for the 911 flagship model, the GT2 RS, using a 3D printer. The automaker and suppliers said 3D printing allows the pistons to be manufactured ...