China3D printingNET, June 7th, Michelin and General Motors are cooperating to seek a solutionFlat tires,Safety issues caused by flat tires.
3D printingAlso played an important role in this innovative development, because they launched a prototype of the new tire Uptis adopted3D printingTechnology. According to two industry leaders in the automotive and tire sectors, this technology is airless and anti-leveling, and currently has the potential to make millions of consumers safer in the future.
Michelin Group CEO Florent Menegaux said, “Uptis shows that Michelin’s vision for sustainable transportation in the future is clearly an achievable dream.”
The manufacturer is currentlyMichiganNew tires tested on Chevrolet Bolt EV series cars. They are expected to be open to the public in 2024. Testing on Michigan roads will not only expose some of the potholes that residents may encounter, but also test tires for driving in the harsh weather of Michigan. These 100% sustainable tires are opaque in color, but have a longer life span and are a more environmentally friendly alternative, with fewer materials and less production waste.
The Michelin Uptis prototype was tested with the Chevrolet Bolt EV at the General Motors Milford Proving Ground in Milford on May 29. (Photo: General Motors)
“General Motors is very excited about the possibilities offered by Uptis, and we are very happy to work with Michelin to develop this breakthrough technology.” Steve Kiefer, GM’s senior vice president of global procurement and supply chain, said in a statement. “Uptis is a great fit Propelling the automotive industry into the future is also a good example of how our customers benefit when we collaborate and innovate with our supplier partners.”
The unique anti-puncture tire system (Uptis) was released at the Michelin Movin’On summit in Montreal on June 4, although the current3D printingThe prototype focuses on all the advantages that can be provided to the car, but the savings for the overall tire industry and many different types of transportation applications are amazing. For example, through such a design, a freight company can save a lot of money when dealing with highways. The time spent on problems and ongoing maintenance has been greatly reduced.
General Motors intends to develop this airless wheel assembly with Michelin and plans to introduce it to passenger cars in 2024. (Photo: Steve Fichte, General Motors)
China3D printingOnline reviews:3D printingBreaking down incredible barriers in the manufacturing industry, and developing many exciting concepts, for example, through3D printing, Paving and repairing roads may also become a reality, even with the help of robots installed on drones, although no one likes to deal with bumps and bumps on the road. Regarding the new rubber technology and GM’s latest research and development on airless tires, the damage to the car may be just a small problem. More importantly, many traffic accidents caused by punctures will be avoided in the future!
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