Lifting a 12-tonne tank with a plastic 3D print

"How strong are 3D printed parts?" To answer this question, engineers from Ultimaker, Covestro, and the Royal Dutch Navy collaborated to lift a heavy vehicle using a 3D printed part. The process involved analyzing the hardware, designing the link to connect the lifting tank and the vehicle, finding the right material (Addigy® F1030 CF10 nylon-based polymer), and optimizing the design through simulations. Physical testing verified the strength of the printed part, which was able to withstand a higher force while weighing less. Ultimately, two 3D printed links successfully lifted a military vehicle weighing 12 tons, demonstrating the strength and potential of 3D printed parts for heavy lifting applications. Read more: https://ultimaker.com/learn/lifting-a-12-tonne-tank-with-a-plastic-3d-print/. Contact 3DVerkstan Danmark for more information at Phone 93404337 and email Christian@3dverkstan.dk.