Top 5 Videos: 3D Printing for the Olympics

Welcome back to another top five videos from this week in 3D printing! If you’ve been waiting for the moment to relax and osmose knowledge through the medium of YouTube, then you’ve come to the right place. This week we have some fascinating clips to share from around the internet, starting with our own look at the role 3D printing has played (and continues to play) in the Olympic Games. Afterwards, get ready for a look at additive manufacturing both big and small, from the humble mycelium to NASA’s latest rocket engines, stopping along the way for a look at some very important things in our lives which are getting involved with 3D printing. So let’s dive in and take a look!

Top 1: 3D Printing and the Olympics

France 2024 is just around the corner, and in preparation for the feats of skill and sportsmanship, we at 3Dnatives have taken a look at what additive manufacturing has shared with the global sporting event. Learn about some interesting projects done for previous Olympic games and see how France 2024 is looking to smash all the records with 3D printed gear parts, equipment, transportation and even infrastructure! Keep your eyes peeled as we get closer to the start date, as we will bring you the latest updates on 3D printed Olympic projects to get you in the mood for cheering on your country’s team!

Top 2: Additive Manufacturing with ExOne and BMW

An iconic name and iconic brand, the chances are good that you know someone who has driven a BMW. And if that is the case, they might have been driving a car containing 3D printed parts! Join 3D printing company ExOne’s managing director Eric Bader as he takes us on a tour through BMW’s facility in Landshut, Germany which also happens to be the world’s first emission-free aluminum foundry, thanks to 3D printing. In the foundry, BMW uses industrial 3D printers to manufacture lightweight and durable aluminum crank cases, cylinder heads and other parts of the engines used in their M3 and M4 series of cars.