Science & Technology — 2026-03-17
GM Acquires Tesla's Sand 3D Printing Provider for Gigacasting
General Motors acquired the sand 3D printing company that pioneered Tesla's gigacasting mold technology, signaling broader automotive industry adoption of additive manufacturing for structural EV components. The acquisition gives GM direct access to the 3D-printed sand mold process that enabled Tesla's 'unboxed' manufacturing strategy.