China3D printingOn February 15th, German bicycle manufacturer Urwahn Bikes has announced a new model called Platzhirsch.3D printingelectric bicycle.
In order to make bicycles electric, Urwahn Bikes collaborated with MAHLE ebikemotion, an electronic component integration specialist of the auto parts manufacturer MAHLE.
The electronic components including the LED lighting system are almost invisible hidden in3D printingSteel frame. The rear hub motor is integrated in the down tube and is powered by a battery, which can provide a driving distance of up to 80 km at a power of 250 Wh. Platzwirsch has three riding modes and can be digitally navigated through the MAHLE app. The price of an electric bike is 4.499 euros.
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Platzhirsch3D printingThe LED lighting system is integrated into the frame. Picture from Urwahn Bikes.
This is not the first time bicycle manufacturers have adopted3D printingTechnology to make bicycles, many companies have been using3D printingThe potential of the technology.For its Schmolke Edition bikes, Urwahn Bikes will3D printingThe steel frame is combined with carbon parts, which was developed by Schmolke Carbon, an expert in light bicycle parts.
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In order to speed up production, the bicycle designers of the British Cycling Team also used3D printingTechnology to prepare for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Metal3D printingMachine manufacturer Renishaw printed tools on its RenAM 500M to create carbon fiber parts for bicycles.
Elsewhere, Rob Quirk, director of Quirk Cycles, a maker of custom bicycle frames in London, showed his3D printingBicycle frame. Quirk use3D printingTo create a smooth release and seamless seat lugs made of stainless steel.
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