In more than a 100 years of automobile history, only a handful of cars hit the books as iconic models. One such model is the Mercedes 300 SL. Today, the original spirit of a 55-year-old beauty was brought back to life with 3D-printed spare parts.

MecklerMedia Corporation (OTCQX: MECK) announced the launch of the 3D Print Vehicle Zone at Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo, taking place October 20-22, 2015 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.

Local Motors gets behind the wheel for historic ride in Chicago at IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show

Porsche Asia Pacific joins forces with the importers in the region to raise funds for SportCares, a foundation that passionately works to improve the lives of underprivileged children, at-risk youth, needy seniors and members of community with disabilities. A full-sized replica of the Porsche 919 Hybrid will be on sale to raise funds the chosen charity. Only 13 such 1:1 scale replicas exist worldwide and the car on sale will be one of the examples to be privately-owned. Such replicas or mock-ups as they are otherwise known, serve as important development prototypes that car manufacturers use for studies. Very rarely are these models allowed to leave the factory yet alone be available for sale.

University invests in professional FDM 3D printing to enhance model customization and hone engineering design skills

• Unique lube-flow test benefits axle durability, efficiency
• Harnesses power of 3-D printing technology
• Test exemplifies range of in-house engineering capability at CTC – focal point of
• FCA US exhibit at this week's SAE World Congress

FCA US LLC is using 3-D printing to open a unique window on the world of axle development.

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  HTW Motorsport uses Stratasys 3D printing technology to produce 3D printed parts for Formula type race cars like the BRC2014

   
  Team enjoys comparative increase in horsepower of around 10% versus traditional manufacturing methods
• "3D printing of complex parts is fastest and preferred way of manufacturing airbox", says team engineer

• Turnaround time of certain assembly line manufacturing tools reduced from 36 days to two days, using a Stratasys Fortus 3D Production System
• Truck engine production plant achieves tooling cost reductions, while improving versatility and reactivity

AMP Research is a tier one supplier to the automotive industry. The Dimension 3D Printer has become a valuable asset to the company's design team, recently playing a key role in developing concepts for the AMP Research Alloy Fuel Door for General Motors' Hummer H2 sport utility vehicle.

Premiere Fleet of Vehicles to be manufactured, sold at National Harbor in Maryland

A new kind of vehicle and manufacturing process will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Local Motors will 3D print, assemble and debut the world's first 3D-printed car – live from the show floor.

Aachen University uses world's largest multi-material 3D printer, Stratasys' Objet1000 3D Production System, to build a fully functional prototype electric car in just 12 months

Anyone who owns a legendary Porsche 550 Spider, 904 or 356 Carrera can count himself lucky. These cars have experienced an enormous increase in value over the last few years. Unfortunately special parts like cylinder heads are no longer available. In the event of damage, the only remedy is through customized parts reconstruction or reverse engineering, and 3-D printing turned out to be the cheapest way.