AMAZEA, an underwater scooter designed thanks to large format 3D printing

The company JAMADE Germany recently presented a brand new concept for underwater riding: AMAZEA is an underwater scooter where 75% of parts have been 3D printed. Designed on a BigRep large format 3D printer, the device allows you to explore the marine ecosystem without too much effort since you just have to grab the handles of AMAZEA and let yourself be guided. One more gadget, but one that shows that large format 3D printing has a bright future ahead.

It must be said that there aren’t many large format 3D printed products on the market today. The Olli minibus comes to mind: 80% of its parts are 3D printed, which allows unlimited customization of the vehicle. It is currently on the road in several campuses and health institutions. Other projects are worth mentioning, such as the University of Maine’s boat, even though it is not for sale. The underwater scooter joins the party, presented for the first time at Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat show!

75% of AMAZEA’s pieces were 3D printed | Credits: JAMADE

AMAZEA’s manufacturing process

The body and front parts of the jet ski were produced on three BigRep ONE large format 3D printers – remember that the manufacturing volume is one cubic meter. The technical material Pro HT was preferred, especially due to its temperature resistance and low shrinkage. Developed by BigRep, it is a material derived from organic compounds, biodegradable under the right conditions and therefore more environmentally friendly compared to other thermoplastics on the market. Janko Duch, Managing Partner of JAMADE, adds: “We opted for BigRep ONE because of its profitability, precision and quality compared to the extremely high investment required for traditional tools, especially in the first year when the quantity is lower“. In addition to the cost advantages and reduced lead times, 3D printing allows the German manufacturer to offer a product that can be customised in terms of colour and size.