Sep 25, 2014
Local Motors 3D-printed Strati has taken the world by storm since it rolled off the showroom floor of IMTS in Chicago this month. The company, together with Cincinnati Incorporated, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, unveiled their 3D-printed, drivable vehicle at McCormick Place early on Saturday, September 13, 2014.
Called Strati, the car was built in three phases during the six-day show. In phase one the car was 3D-printed on a Cincinnati Incorporated BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing Machine) over 44 hours using additive manufacturing technology. Phase two, known as subtractive manufacturing, included one day of milling on a machine provided by Thermwood. Once complete, the third and final phase was rapid assembly, in which a team led by Local Motors put the finishing touches on the Strati. Then, the key was turned and the vehicle set off on its maiden voyage.
Today Local Motors released the file to print an incredibly accurate 1:10 scale model of the Strati so everyone can now 3D print their own miniature Strati at home.
According to Local Motors, this downloadable file is the same that was used to print the full scale Strati at the IMTS show in Chicago in 2014, and now you can just print on your very own 3D printer.
The 1:10 scale file includes all the parts you need to build your own replica Strati, including wheels, steering shaft, suspension components, and even the pedal box. Below are some detail images uploaded by Local Motors to help you during the assembly process.
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