Top 5 Videos: Porsche’s 3D-Printed Bucket Seats

In this weekly video compilation, we will get to see how Porsche is using 3D printing to manufacture full-shell bodyform seats to improve driver comfort. Next, we invite you to discover the role 3D printing plays in the Hyperloop capsule competition held in Valencia. In addition, get to understand precisiely how the ERIKS company uses 3D printing to design custom tools. You can also learn how to create your own Squid Game mask and who knows, you could use it on Halloween night. All of this and much more—enjoy watching!

Top 1 – Porsche 3D-Printed Seats

In March 2020, we learned about Porsche’s project to 3D print seat parts for its sports cars. Since then, a select group of Porsche drivers had the pleasure of testing a 3D printed bodyform full bucket seat. The tailor-made seat can be purchased as part of the automotive manufacturer’s performance parts range and is compatible with various Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 models. The new Porsche Mission R is also equipped with the 3D-printed full bucket seat. From February 2022, this will also be available as standard from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and integrated into the Porsche Car Configurator. The 3D-printed parts of the upholstery and backrest surface are available in three different degrees of rigidity in order to adapt the comfort to the wishes of the driver. You can see more about 3D printing at Porsche in the video.

Top 2 – The Hyperloop Capsule Competition

In Valencia, the Hyperloop capsule competition asked participants to create a prototype of a high-speed subsonic train. One of the teams used the advantages of 3D printing to create parts on an Epsilon W50 machine, from the Spanish manufacturer BCN3D. They were also able to create 3D molds faster and more efficiently, as well as using a wide variety of different materials. Team members have explained the manufacturing process as well as the benefits of using technology like this!