The first 3D printed car made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic came out

According to the British "Daily Mail" report, the world's first 3D printed car is finally available. The car has only 40 parts and took 44 hours to build, with a minimum price of 11,000 pounds (about 110,000 yuan).

Only 40 parts

This electric car is named "Strati" (pictured below), and it is manufactured by "Local Motor Company" in Phoenix, Arizona, USA through 3D printing technology. At the 6-day 2014 International Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, "Strati" finally unveiled its mystery.

According to reports, the black body and chassis of this electric car are completely made by 3D printers, and the material is carbon fiber reinforced plastic. But tires, seats, steering wheels, batteries, wiring, suspensions, electric motors, and shielding windows are all made in conventional ways. Company CEO John Rogers said: "We are the first company in the world to use 3D printing technology to manufacture cars using carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics. The seats, body, chassis, center console, hood, etc. are all 3D printed. .”

At the International Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, employees of the "Local Motor Company" assembled the electric car on the spot from parts made by 3D printing. It has only 40 parts, compared with more than 20,000 traditional car parts. Rogers said: "Our goal is to use a completely different method to make a car with fewer than 20 parts."

Total printing took 44 hours

According to the company, it took a total of 44 hours to 3D print all the parts. Rogers said: "The 3D printer only needs to spend less than 40 hours to print the car chassis and body, and the staff will then spend 4 days assembling. In the next few months, we will continue to Committed to shortening the time-consuming 3D printing body, strive to achieve less than 20 hours. We are sure that in the future, the time to complete the printing and installation of the entire car will be less than one hour." He said that one day they will achieve this The model, that is, consumers who buy a car can wait aside after paying, and watch the car they bought being quickly assembled with their own eyes.

According to reports, "Strati" has a top speed of 56 kilometers per hour, can travel 193 kilometers to 243 kilometers on a single charge, and can carry 2 passengers. The company hopes to sell 3D printed cars for between £11,000 and £18,000 (approximately RMB 110,000 to RMB 180,000), depending on the model and features buyers choose. The company has previously used similar methods to create motorcycles, electric skateboards and other vehicles. Rogers hopes this less expensive manufacturing process can speed up innovation in the auto industry.