World's first "printed" car.

[Skywalker42]

The world’s first 'printed' car has finally rolled off the printing press.

The 'Urbee' was made using a special printer which built up layer upon layer of bodywork - almost as if the car was 'painted' into existence, except using layers of ultra-thin composite that are slowly 'fused' into a solid.

But unlike most 'innovations' in cars, this one won't break down after 5 years - Urbee is built to last 30. Project leader Jim Kor, told MailOnline today: 'For us, this unveiling was quite a milestone.

Read more:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2041106/Urbee-The-worlds-printed-car-rolling-3D-printing-presses-.html

 

[warchylde]

Awesome idea

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[Avenue]

bit of an ugly car, but a great achievement none the less.

 

[Freaksta]

Here is a smaller example on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmDz7Q9_h6c

Printing a wrench with a 3D printer, up to 50cm in size! Very cool though! You can print anything!

 

[Type RSA]

Makes me wonder how strong this thing is, or will it collapse if you fart in it?!!