San Francisco-based engineering studio Divergent Microfactories has unveiled the world's first 3D-printed supercar, the Blade. Centered around the premise of 3D-printed aluminum joints that connect pieces of carbon fiber tubing to create the chassis, the process is not only environmentally-friendly by dramatically reducing energy usage during manufacture, but also makes the chassis a whopping 90% lighter than traditional cars. As for the Blade itself, a 700 hp bi-fuel engine capable of running o...
San Francisco-based engineering studio Divergent Microfactories has unveiled the world's first 3D-printed supercar, the Blade. Centered around the premise of 3D-printed aluminum joints that connect pieces of carbon fiber tubing to create the chassis, the process is not only environmentally-friendly by dramatically reducing energy usage during manufacture, but also makes the chassis a whopping 90% lighter than traditional cars. As for the Blade itself, a 700 hp bi-fuel engine capable of running o...
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