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InMotion: Turning a LeMans LMP3 car electric

18th April 20261st April 2026 by Steven

Le Mans is one of the most demanding road races in the World. InMotion, a student team from the Eindhoven University of Technology, is working on the Revolution. An electric LMP3 race car. Key for the team is cell-level cooling technology. By optimizing this technology they are able to charge the massive high performance battery to 80% in only 4 minutes. On track, the same battery feeds the car with enough power to drive over 300km/h.

How InMotion’s technology helps sustainability

The huge challenge for electric vehicles is the charging time. InMotion is working on a new “refueling” technology that charges the batteries in minutes instead of hours. The extreme conditions of racing 24 hours at racing speed is the ultimate proving grounds for this technology. Showing that their innovations deliver performance and success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is making a huge statement to car manufacturers. This could lead to new generations of roadcars, that accelerate electric adoption.

How 3D printing helps InMotion

Turning the LMP3 car electric involves a lot of innovation. The team is developing the full powertrain from scratch. This means many custom parts are needed. Since we’re talking race cars here, these parts have strict requirements and need optimal designs. Typically, they need to be strong, heat resistant, light-weight and fit in tight spaces.

3D printing helps InMotion by enabling them to prototype parts in matter of hours. While outsourcing was expensive, and can take days, printing parts internally costs only a fraction. And testing parts in hours means optimizing and re-testing a design sometimes even the same day. When a part needs 2 or 3 itterations, this means finishing the optimal design in 2 days instead of 4 weeks.

For design validation, they can quickly print the parts in PLA. However, the team can print in materials such as PETG and even carbon reinforced PETG. That means they can actually produce end-use parts as they often meet all the strict requirements set by their engineers. There are currently many 3D printed parts in use both in and around their LMP3 car. And the number is still increasing.

Read the full story on UltiMaker.com

Author:
Steven van de Staak

Ultimaker – Lifting an armored vehicle using a 3D printed hook

DJI Mic 2 1/4″ to magnetic mount

Carhartt SHOWROOM PRESENTATION

IMES3D: Expert Support for Industry-Level 3D Printing

Koninklijke Marine – Innovation recruitment campaign

Trivium: Replacing metal parts using 3D printing

1st April 202613th March 2026 by Steven

At Trivium, 3D printing has become a standard if it comes to finding solutions for replacement parts. They save time, money, and are able to design parts that work better than the original. We created a video to showcase

Why the The Anode Worm is a great example

The key part in this story is an anode worm. Trivium had a clear set of requirements which Nylon CF actually met. Not only were they able to reproduce the part. They also saw the performance of the 3D printed part was even better. So instead of outsourcing and ordering expensive parts, they could now simply print the optimized design – on demand.

Telling a personal story

We filmed this video as a personal story of the two colleagues from Trivum. On the one part, they share facts, a situation, a solution and the result. But we believe the human part is just as important. Even when the content is B2B. This is why it was great to showcase their enthusiasm and the energy they got from 3D printing and this project in particular.

In the end, the video was published on UltiMaker’s Youtube, with small social media posts for promotion, and a written article with more information on their website.

Read the story on UltiMaker.com

Author:
Steven van de Staak

How 3D Printing Is Changing the Game in Video Production

Meike Cine FF 105mm lens Sony E-mount to Canon EF

InMotion: Turning a LeMans LMP3 car electric

Why sharing your success story is important

2 Wielercentrum Ede

IMES3D: Expert Support for Industry-Level 3D Printing

1st April 202618th December 2025 by Steven

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES WITH 3D PRINTING EXPERTISE

IMES3D is a technical service bureau specializing in industry-level 3D printing, located near Barcelona. With over 60 UltiMaker 3D printers and a decade of experience, IMES3D supports a diverse range of industries, including automotive, medical, food and beverage, and military. They offer comprehensive services, from helping new customers select and set up printers to providing expert support for existing users.

DESIGNING, AND PRINTING WITH ADVANCED MATERIALS

IMES3D’s team of skilled engineers and designers assist clients in identifying practical applications and creating 3D models suitable for printing. They also handle large volume orders and tight deadlines, using advanced materials like carbon-fiber reinforced nylon and FDA-approved materials for specific industry needs. Their goal is to make 3D printing accessible and ensure a smooth transition for businesses adopting this transformative technology.

2 DAYS OF PURE CONTENT CREATION

For this project, we dedicated two full days to video and photography shoots. In addition to the main story, we conducted interviews and captured b-roll for three additional focused videos and a teaser to announce the case. Accompanied by an article, this comprehensive campaign included assets for promotion and supplementary information for the coming months.

Author:
Steven van de Staak

Blackmagic pyxis 6k and dji lidar pro hand grip

KRONES: Optimizing parts and on-demand spares for customers using 3D printing

UltiMaker S8 Keynote

InMotion: Turning a LeMans LMP3 car electric

Ultimaker 2+ Connect promo

Royal Netherlands Navy: On-Demand spare parts anywhere

1st April 202624th November 2024 by Steven

PRINTING ON-DEMAND ANYWHERE

The Royal Netherlands Navy has adopted 3D printing as a solution to the challenge of maintaining a reliable supply of spare parts for their ships. By equipping each ship with UltiMaker 3D printers and a variety of materials, the Navy is able to produce spare parts on-demand and locally, reducing the need for long lead times and complex supply chains.

PRINTING WITH ADVANCED MATERIALS

The Royal Netherlands Navy is utilizing a range of materials in their 3D printing operations, including ABS, PETG, and composite carbon fiber. PETG is selected for its resistance to extreme temperature, wear, chemicals, and water and moisture absorption, making it ideal for maritime applications. The Navy’s use of composite carbon fiber allows for the production of lightweight yet strong parts, reducing the weight of the ships and improving their performance. By investing in these advanced materials, the Navy is ensuring that their 3D printed parts are durable and reliable, even in the harsh conditions of the open ocean.

The adoption of 3D printing is allowing the Navy to maintain operational readiness and efficiency, even in remote locations, and is a significant development that has the potential to revolutionize the way they maintain and operate their fleet.

Full article on ultimaker.com

Author:
Steven van de Staak

Ultimaker – PETG material commercial

iPhone 15 Pro Max – Blackmagic Cam ProRes 4444 LOG test

Trivium: Replacing metal parts using 3D printing

Amaran Ace 25C DIY lens hood

Trivium – Ultimaker 3D printed applicaties

KRONES: Optimizing parts and on-demand spares for customers using 3D printing

1st April 20262nd October 2024 by Steven

Krones: complete food and beverage production lines

Every day, millions of glass bottles, cans and PET containers run through a Krones line. Krones is a leading manufacturer of complete systems for breweries, beverage bottlers and food producers. Its production lines fill packages, add labels, and perform quality control on the products. As a global market player in the beverage and packaging industry, Krones provides comprehensive solutions that customers, such as Coca-Cola and Heineken, rely on heavily.

3D printing parts and spares

To help customers get even more uptime, develop parts faster or create emergency spare parts, Krones turned to 3D printing. Outsourcing the production of prototypes is very expensive and often could take weeks. With the use of UltiMaker 3D printers, prototypes were able to be produced in a day, or even in hours in some cases. By prototyping faster, Krones tested and iterated on their designs faster, ensuring that new parts performed better and lasted longer. This has helped customers with more reliable machines, higher uptime and a smaller environmental footprint.

telling the story through video

For this story, we’ve created a whole campaign of content assets. The main story shows the use and benefits of 3D printing at KRONES. For it’s promotion, various social media short videos with quotes were created. For the Ultimaker website, a story was written to explain the details. This case and the created contents were also used in webinars and at various booths on shows.

Author:
Steven van de Staak