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.

[Michael Rectin] is in on the action, and he’s been exploring how to 3D print a decent set of tires to help his RC car reach higher speeds mph. His first efforts involved experiments with TPU.

The designers have created a prototype for mono-material footwear that combines knitted TPU uppers with 3D-printed TPU soles and details. Parts are welded together, removing the need for glues or ...

TASS/. The Russian crew of the International Space Station (ISS) on August 17 will launch into the open space the first 3D printed Russian satellite. The Tomsk-TPU-120 satellite has been at ISS ...