First 3D-printed Car to Be Live Printed, Assembled at IMTS
The world’s first 3D-printed car will be made in Chicago over a 44 hour period and then rapidly assembled by a team led by Local Motors during the International Manufacturing Technology Show (ITMS) 2014.
The historic first drive scheduled to take place Saturday, September 13.
Called the Strati, the vehicle will be 3D printed in one piece using direct digital manufacturing (DDM), which is the first time this method has been used to make a car.
Mechanical components, like battery, motor, wiring, and suspension, are sourced from a variety of suppliers, including Renault’s Twizy, a line of electric-powered city cars.
According to John B. Rogers, Jr., CEO of Local Motors, “This brand-new process disrupts the manufacturing status quo, changes the consumer experience, and proves that a car can be born in an entirely different way.”
Category: Featured, General Update, Vehicles
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