Redesigning, Printing a Lighter Bike

Lighter parts and low investment cost aid redesign of a mountain bike, using additive manufacturing.
March 13, 2014

Britain's Empire Cycles chose Renishaw and its direct metal laser sintering capabilities to produce parts in titanium alloy for a redesigned mountain bike — achieving a finished model that is strong yet 33% lighter than the original aluminum bike. Read a detailed report on the design and production process.

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Robert Brooks

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Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries.

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