Top 5 Videos: Purdue University’s 3D Printed Solar Race Car

Come one, come all! Welcome to another top 5 videos of the week where we will get behind the wheel of Purdue’s 3D printed solar race car, learn about developing technologies at the cutting edge of the industry, and how in-house 3D printing can help with supply chain control. But that’s not all, we will also take a look at a curious new potential source of biodegradable plastic. And to top it all off, see how 3D printing was used to help a very good dog be the best she can possibly be. For more up-to-date news and reviews, check out our YouTube channel, but for now, get comfortable and top up your beverage of choice as we dive into the latest highlights from the additive manufacturing world.

Top 1: Meet Apollo, Purdue’s 3D printed solar racer

In the first video of the week, take a look at Purdue University’s podium placing, fully solar powered, 3D printed race car. Apollo was designed, built and raced over the course of 2022 and ended the year strong by placing 2nd in the Shell Eco Marathon race. Made from carbon fiber polycarbonate, Apollo and the Purdue student engineering team showcase their deservedly impressive year in retrospect.

Top 2: A Look At Future Tech With Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing

In this video, meet the winner of Sandia National Laboratory’s R&D 100 Awards who will take a quick dive into electrochemical metal 3D printing, highlighting a potential future direction within the AM industry. The video underlines some of the most promising aspects of electrochemical 3D printing which include a less hazardous environments for metal printing, more material options and a more self-contained nozzle. The video also goes on to outline the potential areas of electrochemical AM in manufacturing including solar panels, electronics and even generators.