Honda R&D partners with Autodesk to use AM and generative design to reduce weight of crankshaft

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By mmillikinMar 9, 2020, 5:00 am565 ptsHot
Honda, like other automakers, has is focused on reducing the weight of its vehicle components, from body frames and engines down to the bolts. To achieve a reductive design, the structure and materials used in every part must be scrutinized. The latest target for Honda R&D is the crankshaft. Crankshafts need to…

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