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APWorks launches first-ever 3D printed motorcycle: the Light Rider Aerospace

by Automotive

APWorks, a 100% subsidiary of Airbus Group, has worked at the forefront of additive layer manufacturing (ALM) and advanced materials since its launch in 2013. The company produces bionically optimized metal parts for a wide range of industries, from aerospace to automotive and robotics. Its newest creation? The world’s first 3D-printed motorcycle, Light Rider, made using APWorks’ Scalmalloy material and weighing in at a svelte 35 kg.

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HP 3D Printing answers questions from leading Industry experts and analysts 3D Printer Hardware

by Technologies

Throughout the visit at their Barcelona Labs, gave us an opportunity to see how well HP 3D printing answers a serious grilling by leading industry journalists such as Develop3D’s Martyn Day, Get3DSmart’s John Hauer, as well as Industry Analysts such as Terry Wohlers, Pete Basiliere and Joe Kempton. Professor Phil Dickens from the University of Nottingham also contributed (you can read Professor Dickens’ own review here). They really seemed to have an answer ready for every point raised and challenge made to HP’s vision for growing the entire 3D printing industry. Read on.