3D Printing used to prototype dashboard of the StreetScooter

The StreetScooter is the result of a consortium of no less than 80 companies united to develop an affordable electric car with a 120 km range target. This project focused on developing a vehicle that was environmentally sustainable, low cost, and innovative.

Engineers at Objet Ltd. were involved in 3D printing the dashboard of the StreetScooter. Working closely with the consortium, Objet engineers produced highly realistic prototypes, including a 1.4-m wide dashboard made from over 20 individually printed parts. Major parts of the dashboard were printed in the Objet ABS-like Digital Material, chosen for its dimensional stability and toughness. Additional Objet materials were used to simulate fine-details. The parts were then glued, polished and painted to precisely simulate the true look, feel and function of the dashboard.

The dashboard and other Objet projects will be on display at EuroMold. Also on display will be a diverse range of exceptionally realistic prototypes, all real applications from Objet customers including automotive and defense parts, kitchen utensils, film special effects, medical devices, dental veneers, footwear and more.

Demonstrations of Objet’s full range of materials will be available throughout the show, including the latest releases: high temperature resistant material (RGD525), clear transparent material (Objet VeroClear), ABS-like Digital Material (RGD5160-DM), bio-compatible material (MED610) and the rigid opaque VeroWhitePlus material.

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