First 3D printed car created by Divergent Microfactories

A San Francisco start up might just revolutionize the manufacturing in the automobile industry. According to the Divergent Microfactories, Blade is the first 3D printed supercar as it relies on 3D printing for its central structural components. The car comprising of a 700-HP engine can make use of either compressed natural gas or Gasoline to run. This car is also the first one to be created using a series of chassis parts that are held together by carbon rods. Divergent has claimed that the car can achieve a 0-60 mph speed in about two seconds. The amazing pick up of the car can be attributed to the fact that it weighs only 1400 lbs. which is 90 percent less than other modern cars. As far as the sales are concerned, Divergent is planning to sell a limited number of cars which will be manufactured in its own factory. A step like this would help to ensure quality and exclusivity. Divergent Microfactories’ CEO, Kevin Czinger said,” Society has made great strides in its awareness and adoption of cleaner and greener cars. The problem is that while these cars exist right now, the actual manufacturing of them is anything but environment friendly.”

Divergent Microfactories Drives the Future of Car Manufacturing with Blade, the first 3D-Printed Supercar Built Using Node Technology Platform (Photo: Business Wire)

The concept of 3D printed car might seem to be new but it has been tried out before. In 2014, a company named Local Motors came out with a totally 3D printed Strati. The makers of Blade have commented that there is a difference between the two cars. Blade’s investors said that it uses a combination of 3D printing and the assembly of carbon fiber, which is very helpful in providing class one flexibility and ease of manufacturing. Divergent also claimed that the chassis prepared with this method leads to weight reduction by 90 percent compared to the traditional methods.

The company has not yet revealed the launch dates or the pricing but they are confident that the car will be able to generate good interest among the potential buyers. Divergent is aiming to bring the node technique under the spotlight. Node is a solution that is used to make Blade or simply a 3D-printed aluminium joint that can connect the pieces of carbon fibre tubing to make up the car’s chassis. The concept by Divergent Microfactories is cool and new but only time will tell if it can go the distance or not.

About Divergent Microfactories:

Divergent Microfactories is dedicated to revolutionizing car manufacturing and its harmful health and environmental impacts on the planet. Led by Founder & CEO Kevin Czinger, Divergent Microfactories has created a manufacturing platform that radically reduces the materials, energy, and costs of manufacturing. Divergent Microfactories aims to put these new tools of production and innovation into the hands of small teams all around the world, resulting in a sustainable path forward for the car industry and beyond. For more information, visit www.divergentmicrofactories.com.