He added: “This concept car exposes a completely new method and capabilities for prototyping through 3D printing. This technology provides a faster and significantly more cost-effective alternative to the conventional processes, supports design creativity, geometric freedom and smoother production.” We embarked on the project to demonstrate the capabilities of our Massivit 3D printer in terms of size, speed and reliability. We have made the most of this total creative freedom. We especially enjoyed the fact that this is the first project that has allowed us complete creative control, independent of serving a car manufacturer. Marie 3D’s Managing Director, Philippe Marie, said: “This was an exciting challenge combining a work of art with a prototype. Crystals were chosen to reflect the purity of Bowie’s lyrical and musical message. The design incorporates a core body that represents and ‘protects’ the inner Bowie while the intricate, outer body is designed with different looks from various perspectives in homage to the singer’s chameleon-like personality. This new concept prototype production method has provided the perfect expression of Yamamoto’s imaginative and emotive dream to build a David Bowie-inspired concept car that embodies Bowie’s key personal and physical traits. The company has an established standing in the automobile industry and this innovative project, leveraging Managing Director Philippe Marie’s expertise in prototyping as well as his timely adoption of a Massivit 3D printer, has paved the way for an entirely new approach to producing concept prototypes. The car has been 3D printed on Marie 3D’s Massivit 1800 large format 3D printer. Furthermore, 3D printing turned out to be more cost-effective, having a faster production speed and less waste production. Traditional manufacturing methods, including CNC routing, would have proven limited in terms of realizing Takumi Yamamoto’s vision. Paris-based Marie 3D identified that 3D printing was the only feasible production method for implementing the concept car due to its capability to produce complex and creative geometry forms. Takumi Yamamoto, designer of the esteemed GT by Citroen and a former leading designer at the PSA Peugeot Advanced Design Studio, is the creative force behind this concept car which is a consummation of his life-long passions for car design and David Bowie. It opens up new opportunities in terms of creativity and design for the automotive industry.” I am very impressed with this new technology. We were keen to support this project and present the car almost as a piece of art, very much like a sculpture. Yamamoto’s concept car demonstrates immense creativity. The tribute to David Bowie will be a star attraction at this year’s prestigious Festival Automobile International (FAI) taking place in Paris from January 31 to February 3.įAI President, Rémi Depoix, said: “It is the first time in our 34-year history that we are exhibiting a full-scale car that has been entirely produced with 3D printing. Lod, Israel, 22nd January 2019 – Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions, in partnership with Marie 3D – large format 3D printing specialists – and renowned car designer, Takumi Yamamoto, will unveil the world’s first 3D printed, full-scale concept car.
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