#3DExpress: A 3D Printed Motorcycle Frame in the Ducati Panigale V4

What happened this week in the additive manufacturing market? In this new 3DExpress we first introduce you to how a titanium 3D printed motorcycle frame has been incorporated into a Ducati bike. We’ll also find out about how 3D printing could be enabling cheaper houses by 2025, before taking a look at One Click Metal’s new metallic materials. Finally, we will learn about the new dental 3D printers from French manufacturer Prodways and 3D printed darts that are proving effective against Asian wasps. Happy reading and have a good weekend!

A 3D Printed Motorcycle Frame From Ducati

Did you know that Ducati’s Panigale V4 features a 3D printed titanium frame? The project was done by Angelelli Automobili, who designed the part in 2020. It has been redesigned and optimized for additive manufacturing using the company’s proprietary software, Alien Mesh Design. This program is based on generative design algorithms and topological optimization. Later, the Italian WEAREAM center 3D printed the frame. Each part of the frame was printed in one piece, eliminating the need for machining or welding. Ducati’s bike is currently on display at the EICMA Motorcycle Show, which runs through this Sunday in Milan.

Cheaper Homes Thanks to 3D Printing as Early as 2025

PERI 3D Construction is considered one of the forerunners in 3D home printing. Although the first 3D-printed building in Germany dates back three years, the company has been able to complete a total of 15 3D-printed constructions to date, and is growing in expertise. Until now, 3D home printing has not been competitive with traditional construction. According to PERI 3D Construction estimates, however, this will change by 2025. As early as next year, 3D-printed construction could be cheaper than conventional home building. This is due to developments all along the value chain. Not only have printing processes evolved, but so have materials. What’s more, 3D house printing offers interesting possibilities for architecture. Dr. Fabian Meyer-Brötz, Managing Director of PERI 3D Construction GmbH, sums up the necessary developments and the potential of 3D printing: “If we look at developments in the construction sector, it’s clear that as a sector we’re not progressing fast enough, but with small incremental improvements. The construction sector needs a leap in productivity comparable to what industry has achieved through digitization and automation. This is the only way we’ll be able to respond in the long term to the challenges of the future.”