Charge Bikes, a UK-based manufacturer of manpowered two wheelers, has joined forces withEADS创新作品, a branch of the global aerospace-slash-defence group, to create a super bike. We’re not talking super-charged take off or Bond-ish weaponry popping out from the back of the seat here, but still, this bike has unique some features.
收费自行车已经完成的，用于3D打印来构建复杂的钛自行车零件，从与此类产品相关的技术的关键特征之一中受益 - 在单个构建中创建复杂的对象而无需其他（子）组装的能力工作 - 或只是多个不同的部分。在该过程中，他们使用了EOS机器，将oISINT M 270更精确，即DMLS（直接金属激光烧结）3D打印机。
This is another good example of from the widespread industries in which 3D printing has the potential to create added value through speed and other resource savings – but as of now, it’s also important to note that the costs can still prove prohibitive. As a result, we are not likely to be seeing 3D printed bikes commuting to their respective bike racks in front of tall buildings every day.
In the short video below you can get a glimpse in to the process – with the EADS representative, Andy Hawkins, mostly explaining the DMLS 3D printer’s functionality.
Charge TV: Week 11: 3D Titanium Printing从Charge BikesonVimeo。
