World's first 3D printed electric motorbike launched
Most parts on the Nera electric motorbike are manufactured entirely using 3D printing technology except for the electrical components.
| Clip: 3D printed electric motorbike by BigRep. |
The world's first 3D printed electric motorcycle prototype developed by German company BigRep was officially unveiled at the international exhibition Formnext 2018 in Frankfurt. Except for the electrical components, the remaining parts such as rims, tires, saddle, frame and fork are all produced entirely using 3D printing technology.
The prototype, named Nera, measures 190 x 90 x 55 cm in length x height x width. The vehicle weighs 60 kg and consists of a total of 15 3D printed parts, with the largest single part measuring 120 x 45 x 20 cm.
Nera electric motorbike has many breakthrough features compared to current motorbike models such as airless tires or embedded sensor technology. In addition, the vehicle is also equipped with a flexible shock absorber system to replace the traditional suspension system.
The product was designed by two experts Marco Mattia Cristofori and Maximilian Sedlak from the design consultancy Nowlab. Currently, the prototype is still in the testing phase. Technical details such as the vehicle's transmission system, speed and performance have not been revealed.