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Top 5 Videos: 3D printed tires & Aortas!
This week’s Top 5 Videos includes videos from a variety of sectors which 3D printing helps. These vary from tires, to racing cars, to parts of a human heart! Remember, a new Top 5 Videos is published every Sunday, so…
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This week’s Top 5 Videos includes videos from a variety of sectors which 3D printing helps. These vary from tires, to racing cars, to parts of a human heart! Remember, a new Top 5 Videos is published every Sunday, so don’t miss out on next week’s episode!
1 – Goodyear Oxygene 3D Printed Tire
American tire manufacturer Goodyear have developed the concept for a new partially 3D printed tire which features living moss! This moss photosynthesises, taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Moreover, the photosynthesis creates energy which helps power the tires and the lights around the wheels.
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