The Evolution of Automotive Prototyping and the Impact of 3D Printing

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Please share any questions or comments by emailing editorial director Brad Kuvin.   The Evolution of Automotive Prototyping and the Impact of 3D Printing Traditional methods of car design are being overtaken by digital counterparts. Standing tall at the helm of this digital revolution: the transformative technology of 3D printing for prototyping.   SPONSORED   Precision Insurance Protection For Your Business Federated Insurance is proud to partner with PMA as the association's exclusive endorsed Property & Casualty and Workers Compensation insurance provider. Rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best®, we understand the unique insurance needs of the precision metalforming industry. 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Most recently, Mexico Now reports that Mexico exported more than 300,000 cars in September, 2023, the most since 2019.   SPONSORED   Vehicle Supplier Conference To champion the dialogue on the industry's latest opportunities, challenges, and trends, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers is pleased to announce the 2023 Vehicle Supplier Conference: Navigating the Industry's Evolution on November 6-7, 2023.   Webinar: 3 Ways Tiers Can Save 25 Percent in Production Costs Attend this free webinar on Wednesday, November 1, to learn how key technologies embedded in the press shop of the future can maximize overall equipment effectiveness.   SPONSORED   World-Class Coil Automation Solutions Automatic Feed has joined the Nidec Press & Automation (NP&A) group of companies, collectively offering metal formers fully integrated turnkey manufacturing solutions from a single source. Automatic Feed enhances the NP&A capability with its world-class coil processing systems and pressroom automation solutions installed at OEM and Tier suppliers globally.   Hot Stamping Conference Heads to Holland, MI MetalForming magazine's Hot Stamping Experience and Tech Tour—conference and plant tour—returns this November to Holland, MI, featuring six technical presentations and a plant tour of the Holland facility of GNS North America.   SPONSORED   Recruit. Reward. Retain. Retire. Chances are, you have key employees in critical roles in your organization. Having the right benefits may make a big difference when you want to recruit, reward, retain and retire your top talent. Help them be more financially secure and help your business. 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Under New Ownership Roll Formers Merge: Welser Profile North America Combines with Superior Roll Forming LG Energy Solutions, Toyota Bring EV Battery Production to Michigan   Partner Content From AISI: The Latest Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) Data From CAR: Webinar: Driving Innovation in Automotive Manufacturing, Tuesday, October 31, 10:00 AM EDT From Automation Alley: Automation Alley Announces New Year-long Format for Integr8 Event From MEMA: OEM Light Vehicle North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis   SPONSORED   PMA Membership Position your company as an industry leader when you utilize PMA resources—ITR Econ Trends reports, trade publications, One Voice and FABTECH trade shows. 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