Creating bicycle tires unnecessary for air inflation with 3D printers

people'sResidenceYaEating habitsIt was a well-known fact that 3D printers that brought about a major impact on the manufacturing industry. In such a situation,BigRepDeveloped a tire for bicycles that does not require air inflation, using a huge 3D printer for industrial use and special materials. It is becoming a topic as not only functional aspects but also design aspects are excellent.

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You can see what kind of item BigRep's tire is, by seeing the following movie.

World-First 3D Printed Airless Bicycle Tire - YouTube


The bicycle on which the man is riding looks like anything unusual but in fact it uses the tire outputted by the 3D printer.


Looking at the still state is like this. Numerous holes such as geometric patterns that can not be seen with general bicycle tires are available, and appearance is also stylish.


This is outputting with a 3D printer. BigRep which released this tire is a company developing and manufacturing industrial 3D printers. For the manufacture of tires, BigRep's 3D printer and "PRO FLEXA new material was used.


PRO FLEXTPUBase filament. It is very soft, durable and resistant to high temperatures.


PRO FLEX and bee like a nestHoneycomb structureWe have succeeded in realizing the properties suitable for tires by utilizing. Moreover, by changing the internal structure, it is possible to customize it as a tire suitable for the terrain and climate of the land.


The tire that appears in the movie is assumed to be used in urban areas, and it is said that it adopts a three-layer honeycomb structure.


It's still a prototype at the time of writing, but BigRep continues to improve, he says, "There will be more news in the coming weeks."