Meet the world’s first 3D-Printed Car, the Local Motors Strati.nLearn more: http://localmotors.com/3dprintedcarnnPrinted, manufactured and...
Meet the world’s first 3D-Printed Car, the Local Motors Strati.nLearn more: http://localmotors.com/3dprintedcarnnPrinted, manufactured and introduced in September 2014, the Strati is the world’s first 3D-printed car. It was printed in one piece, took just 44 hours, and was assembled live by the Local Motors team in front of attendees at IMTS 2014. It’s a product of online collaboration and development by open-source hardware manufacturer Local Motors, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Cincinnati Incorporated, and a worldwide community of passionate designers and engineers.nnThe Strati stole the spotlight at IMTS 2014 and showed the world how 3D-printing can, and will, influence the automotive industry. Cars will take less time to go from design to manufacturing to the sales floor. They’ll contain less parts, meaning fewer potential problems. In the near future, you will be able to design your vehicle, submit it to a manufacturer, and pick it up the next day. Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, is the next step for the automotive industry, and Local Motors just made the world to take note.nnThe online community at Local Motors voted for the winning design during the official Local Motors 3D-printed Car Challenge. There were over 200 entries, but the most popular design among both online users and the Local Motors staff was the Strati. nnThis is history in the making. To learn more about the 3D-printed car, click here: http://localmotors.com/3dprintedcarnnUse the hashtag #3Dprintedcar to get involved in the conversation. Less
