The second half of the process is 3D printing the wheels to which the tires will be attached. These will be much smaller than the original 3D printed component, and fit inside of the silicone mold.

The real interesting bit is the 3D printed omnidirectional Mecanum wheels he’s designed to fit the motors, which he thinks could have far reaching applications beyond his own project.

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Partnership with GE aims to show the future of wheel technology. HRE's standard production method for its forged wheels is start with a 100-pound block of aluminum and shave it down to a 20-pound rim.

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Officials at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are sounding the alarm about these devices, which can be made on a 3D printer and sometimes cost as little as 40 cents.

3D food printing could also transform industrial-scale food manufacturing, according to Dr Vincenzo Di Bari, assistant professor in food structure and processing at Nottingham University. Instead ...