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07/30/2026

French automaker Alpine and Lacoste just unveiled a one-off “Beware of the Crocodile” A290 Rallye with 3D‑printed lattice seat components produced by ERPRO. These structures reduce weight while improving comfort and load distribution, a combination that is hard to achieve with traditional foams or machined parts.

For rally cars, every kilogram matters – so 3D printing becomes a performance enabler, not just a styling choice. This is Alpine’s second project with ERPRO, following 3D‑printed headrests on the A390 β show car using bio‑based elastomers.

Together, these applications show how industrial 3D printing is moving from prototypes to low‑volume, functional interior components in automotive and other sectors where lightweight, tailored lattices create real competitive advantages.

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The 3D printed seats are part of a broader effort to reduce weight and optimise function, essential in the world of rallying.

07/28/2026

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Discover how manufacturers are using industrial 3D printing and robotics today, from custom garage door automation and automated assembly to faster bearing production and 3D printed exhaust systems.

07/24/2026

A glimpse into how industrial 3D printing accelerates complex mechatronic innovation.

A developer has created a fully autonomous flying umbrella that keeps the user dry while leaving their hands free, relying heavily on 3D‑printed structural components and iterative design. Using carbon‑fiber reinforced nylon and a heated‑chamber printer, he produced a rigid central core, folding propeller arms, and locking mechanisms capable of withstanding vibration and outdoor use. After multiple design–print–test cycles, the system now uses a time‑of‑flight camera and onboard processing to detect the user’s head and keep the umbrella centered above them, even in heavy rain.

This project is a great example of how industrial 3D printing enables rapid prototyping of complex assemblies in functional materials—exactly the kind of workflow that turns ambitious ideas into working products.

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Discover how John Xu used 3D printing to create a flying umbrella that follows its user through rain or shine.

07/21/2026

Why Defense’s Use of 3D Printing Matters for Manufacturers
Defense organizations are turning to additive manufacturing to keep complex equipment mission‑ready as supply chains stretch and platforms outlast original suppliers. From field‑deployable printing to faster qualification of critical parts, this article shows how 3D printing is moving from experiment to essential infrastructure.

The same lessons apply directly to industry: on‑demand, local production to cut downtime, reverse‑engineered parts to extend legacy equipment, and rapid tooling to slash lead times from months to days. Combined with growing government investment and clearer certification pathways, additive is becoming a practical way to build more resilient, responsive manufacturing operations.

At Tempus 3D, we see these examples as a preview of where industrial production is heading: distributed, digital, and far more agile. If you’re exploring how on‑demand parts, spares or tooling with industrial 3D printing could support your operations contact us at [email protected].

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From field-deployable printing to faster procurement, discover 8 reasons additive manufacturing is becoming essential to modern defense.

07/16/2026

We recently had the opportunity to create a custom part for a '73 Camaro owned by the GM of Champion Chevrolet. Thanks for trusting us to be part of this awesome project!

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07/14/2026

The future of specialty contact lenses is being built with additive manufacturing.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a 3D printing platform capable of producing patient-specific rigid contact lenses in as little as 20 minutes. By combining advanced design software, innovative materials, and precision 3D printing, they're demonstrating how additive manufacturing can transform healthcare through faster production, greater customization, and improved patient outcomes.

This is another example of why industrial 3D printing is reshaping manufacturing—enabling mass customization, reducing lead times, minimizing waste, and making products that simply aren't possible with traditional manufacturing methods.

At Tempus 3D, we're proud to help organizations harness these same advantages with HP-certified industrial 3D printing solutions, turning innovative ideas into production-ready parts.

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Key Takeaways University of Waterloo researchers developed a 3D printing platform capable of producing patient-specific rigid contact lenses in

07/13/2026

Double Out-Swing Automatic Garage Doors? We did it. Here's How

Jordon, our Production Manager, combined his manufacturing experience with HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing to solve a unique challenge: converting his double out-swing garage doors into a reliable automatic system.

By reusing a donor opener, designing custom brackets, and validating the design through rapid prototyping, he created a low profile solution that is affordable, durable, and easy to maintain.

This project is a great example of how additive manufacturing can turn one-off challenges into practical, production ready solutions.

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A custom retrofit opener for double out-swinging doors, built with 3D-printed brackets and off-the-shelf hardware.

07/10/2026

🚀 AI + Additive Manufacturing: Accelerating Innovation in Aerospace

A recent project from the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) demonstrates how the combination of Artificial Intelligence, high-performance computing, and metal additive manufacturing is dramatically reducing product development timelines.

Using AI-driven design optimization and laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), the team developed and tested the Aires Tide flight test vehicle in just five months—a process that would traditionally take around two years. The final Inconel structure was produced in less than six days by printing multiple nested components simultaneously.

This project highlights a growing trend across advanced manufacturing: integrating AI with industrial 3D printing to accelerate design, reduce costs, and enable more agile product development for high-performance applications.

At Tempus3D, we're excited to see how these technologies continue to reshape engineering and manufacturing across industries—not just aerospace, but other sectors, such as robotics, healthcare, and beyond.

💡 Innovation happens when advanced design meets advanced manufacturing.
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Researchers created a final prototype for the Aires Tide flight test vehicle, in just five months, as opposed to two years.

07/07/2026

Innovation in additive manufacturing often starts with a challenge—and ends with a smarter solution. A South Korean team developed a sulfur-based polymer network , enabling the production of soft robotic structures that can change shape, respond to external stimuli, self-repair, and be fully recycled in a closed-loop system.

This article and case study is a strong reminder of the versatility of 3D printing: it can help reimagine waste as a resource, unlock new material applications, and deliver engineered solutions that conventional processes may struggle to achieve.

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A team in South Korea is developing the first recycled sulfur-based plastic suitable for 4D printing: soft robots that are 100% recyclable.

07/02/2026

The latest version of Tempus Times is now live on our website, you can 'read all about it' here:

Discover how robotics and 3D printing are reshaping modern manufacturing. The July 2026 edition of Tempus Times explores the synergy between robotic arms and additive manufacturing, agile production strategies for aerospace, medical, and automotive sectors, and how autonomous construction tools like...