Platzhirsch Lightweight E-Bike
- Additive Companion
- Sport
- Cycling
- 2021
- Germany
Summary
All of the electrical components are discretely integrated inside the steel frame, moving the traditionally rear-mounted three-gear motor forwards. Connecting nodes are 3D printed and welded to the standard tubing to form the elegant frame.
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Technology Details
- SLM
- Powder Bed Fusion
- Steel Alloy
- Steel
- Powder
- Milled Polished
Process Steps
Printer category: Powder Bed Fusion
- 1
Step 1Printing
- Technology
- Material
Application Profile
€€€€
€100–€499.99
Indicative single unit production cost at time of manufacture.
Complex
Requires specialised knowledge and deeper analysis.
On Demand
Component
Commercial
★★☆
Can depend on fossil fuels and high energy use, but allows unconsumed material to be directly reused for printing without reprocessing, significantly reducing manufacturing waste. This rating relates to the technology type only. The design, purpose and longevity of the entire object can offset any of the technology type's negative sustainability credentials.
Professional
Mediators
Recognition
- Red Dot Award 2021
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