3-D Printed Car Is as Strong as Steel, Half the Weight, and Nearing Production

Picture an assembly line not that isn’t made up of robotic arms spewing sparks to weld heavy steel, but a warehouse of plastic-spraying printers producing light, cheap and highly efficient automobiles.

If Jim Kor’s dream is realized, that’s exactly how the next generation of urban runabouts will be produced. His creation is called the Urbee 2 and it could revolutionize parts manufacturing while creating a cottage industry of small-batch automakers intent on challenging the status quo.

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I notice in China they’ve made some 3D printed houses.

Technology starting to take off

Interesting shape, looks like something I ought to have seen before, but I can guarantee that I’ve never seen any other car design that is similar in shape. I notice that it’s a three wheeler.

3D printed car and house.

I eagerly await a 3D printed plane. The light weight material should be a bonus.