Researchers from the University of Maine are currently testing an 8 metre fibreglass patrol boat built in just 72 hours by a 3D printer.
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Named 3Dirigo, this is the largest boat to ever be built by a 3D printer (Image via University of Maine) The boat was unveiled on the 10th October 2019 and is the largest ever to be built using 3D printed methods.
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Using this technology for large scale fibreglass manufacture is a new endeavour but, if successful, 3D print methods can dramatically cut the cost and time required to produce vehicles such as boats or rockets.
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“This has never been done in the world,” said Habib Dagher, executive director of the composites center. “ The purpose of this is to see what’s possible.” Currently building these sorts of vessels is a process that can take months. Manufacturers have to first construct a mould then build up […]
Case Study: How PepsiCo achieved 96% cost savings on tooling with 3D Printing Technology
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