China3D printingNet August 20th, Additive Manufacturing Service Provider Fast Radius and Customized Electric Motorcycle StartupsCurtisA prototype of the upcoming car has been co-developed.
Zeus 8 is a device with a visible battery columnElectric Motorcycle, The first public display last week. Fast Radius uses a hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing method for multiple parts of a bicycle, making it commercially available in 2020.
The Zeus 8 motorcycle design by Curtis Motorcycle Company.Image: Curtis Motorcycle Company
Future-oriented electric motorcycle
CurtisFounded in 2018, its mission is to “create sustainable, ideal, average, clean, green, and future-oriented electric motorcycles.” Zeus is one of the company’s two entry-level motorcycle designs and the other It is Hades, a motorcycle with a bullet-like structure.
The chassis of the Zeus model is a 1.75″ titanium/chrome alloy tube and 6061 aluminum alloy welded parts, which provide lightweight and support for the iconic battery arrangement of motorcycles. Its wheelbase is 62″, ground clearance is 9.5″, and the seat The chair height is 27.5″. Zeus’s peak output is 217 HP, and it is currently quoted at $75,000.
ZEUS 8The front face of the motorcycle.Image: Curtis Motorcycle Company
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recently,CurtisParticipated in the Quail Motorsports Gathering conference held in Carmel, California, and the Zeus 8 prototype car participated in the exhibition.According to China3D printingNetwork understanding,
60 small parts were customized for Zeus 8 using hybrid subtraction and additive manufacturing. Fast Radius took 12 days to complete all the parts of the project, andSave aboutOver 95% of the parts production funds.
The Zeus 8 prototype is on display.Photo: Curtis Motorcycle Company
Based on the success of this prototype, the two companies have agreed to continue to collaborate on more Curtis’ upcoming vehicle projects, including the first 100 Zeus 8s that can be purchased next year.It is understood
, Curtis is considering adding3D printingIt is applied to the final part of the seat and handle of Zeus 8 motorcycle. Brian Simms, vice president of sales at Fast Radius, said, “We areCurtisThe partnership is ideal because it allows them to do what they do best-design amazing motorcycles-and at the same time we do the best-match the project with the right technology to quickly obtain high-quality parts,
We are looking forCurtisInnovate together, because we will continue to grow our brand. “
China3D printingOnline reviews:
3D printingThe next generation of electric motorcycles
3D printingProven to be a valuable tool for the prototype and custom production of next-generation electric motorcycles.Award-winning material manufacturer CRP Technology has established a long-term cooperative relationship with Energica. The company has3D printingThe components are introduced into the track of the 2019 MotoE World Cup.Born Motor Co., a custom motorcycle manufacturer from Barcelona, is also using3D printingTechnology produces non-aesthetic parts for its bicycles, saving an average of 2,000 euros per bicycle.
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