Porsche has completed its first endurance test of 3D-printed pistons in the engine of the 911 GT2 RS. Not only did the part survive, ...

3D prints aren’t typically known for their heat resistance. However, [Integza] noted that using the right techniques, it was possible to 3D print parts that could handle steam heat without fa… ...

Porsche installed a set of 3D-printed pistons in a 911 GT2 RS, ... A set of prototype pistons was installed in a 911 GT2 RS engine and run for 200 hours at high speeds.

You could even 3D-print engine parts if you want. Of course, they would all fail within seconds if you tried to actually use them in a vehicle. That is, unless you use the method Porsche just did.

Therefore 3D printing an engine is not the best option if mass production is not the intended purpose. Besides, the bigger the size, the longer it takes to print an object with a 3D printer.

With 3D printing, the part can be made “with a structure that is optimized for the loads acting on the pistons.” As a result those pistons weight 10% less than the forged versions.

The new 3D-printed pistons of the 911 GT2 RS were crafted using high-purity metal powder and an advanced laser metal fusion process (LMF). The 3D printing process utilizes a high-powered laser ...

If you prefer your pistons to be LED-based, you could always build a clock. Posted in 3d Printer hacks Tagged 3d printing , classroom demonstrator , crankshaft , science project , v8 Post navigation ...

The result is an extra 30 hp from the twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six engine, ... Porsche has not said if and when it will start selling vehicles with 3D printed pistons. TAGS Featured Porsche ...

The pistons were also tested on the engine test bench for Porsche 911 GT2 RS. MAHLE states that while forged pistons have reached their potential limits, ... Benefits of 3D printed pistons.

New Frontier Aerospace says it has put its 3D-printed Mjölnir rocket engine through a series of successful hot-fire tests.