ExoskeletonElectric motorcycle from the 3D printer
Airbus subsidiary APWorks demonstrates the possibilities of additive manufacturing: its electric motorcycle 'Light Rider' has an exoskeleton-like chassis from the 3D printer that weighs just 6 kg. Thanks to its material, the motorcycle is extremely stable despite its filigree design.
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... cannot be realized with conventional manufacturing processes such as welding or milling," explains Joachim Zettler, Managing Director of Airbus APWorks. The result is a frame made of thousands of 60 micrometer-thin layers that have been welded together using a laser beam. There were no limits to the design of the motorcycle when it came to 3D printing: the ...