The second half of the process is 3D printing the wheels to which the tires will be attached. These will be much smaller than the original 3D printed component, and fit inside of the silicone mold.

The real interesting bit is the 3D printed omnidirectional Mecanum wheels he’s designed to fit the motors, which he thinks could have far reaching applications beyond his own project.

In a demonstration of what could be commercially possible within the near future, HRE Wheels recently teamed up with GE Additive’s AddWorks team to create the first-ever titanium wheel to be 3D ...

HRE announced Tuesday that it has built the world’s first set of 3-D printed titanium wheels, showcasing the futuristic manufacturing method’s capabilities and potential. Called the HRE3D ...

The technology demonstrates that 3D printing has the potential to become a prominent tool in wheel design. It allows more intricate shapes than conventional manufacturing processes, encouraging ...