logo
  • Buy
  • Sell
  • Discovery
  • News
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
No Result
View All Result
  • Cars For Sale
    • Dealers
      • Dealer Details
      • Dealer Virtual Tours
      • All Dealer News
    • Aston Martin
    • Bentley
    • BMW
    • Bugatti
    • Ferrari
    • Jaguar
    • Koenigsegg
    • Lamborghini
    • Land Rover
    • Maserati
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Pagani
    • Porsche
    • Rolls-Royce
  • Car News
    • For Sale
    • Aston Martin
    • Audi
    • Bentley
    • BMW
    • Bugatti
    • Drako Motors
    • Ferrari
    • Ford
    • Jaguar
    • Koenigsegg
    • Lamborghini
    • Land Rover
    • Lotus
    • Maserati
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes Benz
    • Pagani
    • Porsche
    • Rolls-Royce
    • Tesla
    • Aftermarket
  • Reviews
  • Watches
  • Lifestyle
    • Celebrity Cars
    • Gear
    • Real Estate
    • Aviation
    • Marine
    • Events
    • Fashion
  • Magazine
    • Issue Previews
    • In The Pages
    • Shop Issues
  • Cars For Sale
    • Dealers
      • Dealer Details
      • Dealer Virtual Tours
      • All Dealer News
    • Aston Martin
    • Bentley
    • BMW
    • Bugatti
    • Ferrari
    • Jaguar
    • Koenigsegg
    • Lamborghini
    • Land Rover
    • Maserati
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Pagani
    • Porsche
    • Rolls-Royce
  • Car News
    • For Sale
    • Aston Martin
    • Audi
    • Bentley
    • BMW
    • Bugatti
    • Drako Motors
    • Ferrari
    • Ford
    • Jaguar
    • Koenigsegg
    • Lamborghini
    • Land Rover
    • Lotus
    • Maserati
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes Benz
    • Pagani
    • Porsche
    • Rolls-Royce
    • Tesla
    • Aftermarket
  • Reviews
  • Watches
  • Lifestyle
    • Celebrity Cars
    • Gear
    • Real Estate
    • Aviation
    • Marine
    • Events
    • Fashion
  • Magazine
    • Issue Previews
    • In The Pages
    • Shop Issues
logo
No Result
View All Result

World’s First 3D-Printed Supercar: Blade

by Edward Jones
June 25, 2015
in Concept Cars
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The future of automobile manufacturing is here and it’s focused around 3D printing. One company paving the way for this technology is Divergent Microfactories, who unveiled in a June 24 press release the world’s first 3D-printed supercar: “Blade.”

DM_Blade_01

This prototype supercar was created because Kevin Czinger, founder and CEO of Divergent Microfactories, wanted to find an environmentally friendly way to produce cars. His solution is what is called a Node, “a 3D-printed aluminum joint that connects pieces of carbon fiber tubing to make up the car’s chassis.”

(Related: Lexus Unveils Working Hoverboard)

By using the Node and 3D printing, the work required for assembly of the chassis is dramatically reduced. Additionally, the weight of the chassis is 90 percent lighter than a traditional car’s, as well as stronger and more durable. You can watch a video of the chassis being assembled directly below.

[youtube id=”wXY4DU8ZqA8″ align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no”]

Based around the Node is Blade, Divergent Microfactories’ pride and joy, as well as the world’s first 3D-printed supercar. The press release states that this is “one of the greenest and most powerful cars in the world.” Powering the car is a 700 hp bi-fuel engine that can utilize either compressed natural gas or gasoline.

Being comprised of lightweight materials and powered by a powerful engine, the Blade delivers pure performance. It’s claimed 0-60 mph time is a mere two seconds.This is because of the light weight of 1,400 lbs, which makes for an insane power-to-weight ratio.

Divergent Microfactories is currently planning on selling a limited number of high-performance vehicles like the Blade. They will be producing them in their own microfactory, hence the name.

[separator type=”thick”]

Gallery

 

1 of 6
- +

[separator type=”thin”]

(Source: Divergent Microfactories)

See More Concept Cars

[separator type=”thick”]

Share204Tweet128

Related Articles

nsu e tron.jpg

Audi Apprentices Revive NSU Prinz For 150th Anniversary

by Tyler Rampersaud
July 10, 2023

Audi apprentices in Neckarsulm commemorated the site's 150th anniversary with...

bmw concept touring coupe.jpg

This New BMW One-Off Is a Shooting Brake Two-Seater

by Tyler Rampersaud
May 19, 2023

Hopefully this stunning shooting brake is in BMW’s future.

nissan r32ev.jpg

A Legend Reimagined: The Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Returns As An EV

by Tyler Rampersaud
March 30, 2023

Nissan revives the iconic R32 Skyline GT-R with cutting-edge electric...

maxresdefault 1

This New Video Is The Closest To The 1991 Audi Avus Quattro You’ll Get

by Tyler Rampersaud
February 17, 2023

This wild Audi supercar concept was a window into the...

Load More
Please login to join discussion

Trending Articles

  • Ultra-Luxury 74-Foot 2017 Pershing ‘Marchelly’ Yacht For Sale
    Ultra-Luxury 74-Foot 2017 Pershing ‘Marchelly’ Yacht For Sale
    September 27, 2023
  • 1-of-80 Koenigsegg Regera In Blue Carbon Fiber Listed For Sale
    1-of-80 Koenigsegg Regera In Blue Carbon Fiber Listed For Sale
    September 27, 2023
  • The Best 80’s Cars You Can Buy Today
    The Best 80’s Cars You Can Buy Today
    September 27, 2023
  • Watch WhistlinDiesel Do Donuts In Triple F Collection’s $4M Ferrari LaFerrari Hypercar
    Watch WhistlinDiesel Do Donuts In Triple F Collection’s $4M Ferrari LaFerrari Hypercar
    September 27, 2023
  • BRABUS x KTM Debut The Exclusive 1300 R MASTERPIECE EDITION Motorcycle
    BRABUS x KTM Debut The Exclusive 1300 R MASTERPIECE EDITION Motorcycle
    September 27, 2023

duPont REGISTRY
  • Buy
  • Sell
  • News
  • Dealers
Categories
  • Dealer News
  • Real Estate
  • Gear
  • Celebrity Cars
  • Events
More from Motorsport Network
  • Motorsport.com
  • Motorsport.tv
  • Motor1.com
  • Canossa.com
  • Cavallino.com
Contact Us
  • Toll Free 1-800-233-1731
  • International 1-727-573-9339
  • 5972 NE 4th Avenue Miami, FL 33137 USA
© 2023 Motorsport Network. All rights reserved
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Buy
  • Sell
  • Dealers
No Result
View All Result
  • Cars For Sale
    • Dealers
      • Dealer Details
      • Dealer Virtual Tours
      • All Dealer News
    • Aston Martin
    • Bentley
    • BMW
    • Bugatti
    • Ferrari
    • Jaguar
    • Koenigsegg
    • Lamborghini
    • Land Rover
    • Maserati
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Pagani
    • Porsche
    • Rolls-Royce
  • Car News
    • Aftermarket
    • Aston Martin
    • Audi
    • Bentley
    • BMW
    • Bugatti
    • Drako Motors
    • Ferrari
    • Ford
    • Jaguar
    • Koenigsegg
    • Lamborghini
    • Land Rover
    • Lotus
    • Maserati
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes Benz
    • Pagani
    • Porsche
    • Rolls-Royce
    • Tesla
  • Reviews
  • Watches
  • Lifestyle
    • Celebrity Cars
    • Gear
    • Real Estate
    • Aviation
    • Marine
    • Events
    • Fashion
  • Magazine
    • Issue Previews
    • From The Magazine
    • Shop Issues
  • Newsletter

Copyright © 2023 duPont REGISTRY.