Photos: ORNL’s 3D printed sports car
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ORNL's 3D printer
ORNL's 3D printer
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is one of the most important science and technology labs in the US. Here’s a look at its 3D printed cars.
This massive 3D printer resides at The Oak Ridge National Laboratory and was used to print the body for the car.
Another look at the 3D printing surface
Another look at the 3D printing surface
Notice the tracks along the sides of the printer that move the print head along the surface.
The print chamber
The print chamber
The 3D printer at ORNL operates in a closed space.
Taking it for a spin
Taking it for a spin
Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman rides in an early prototype of ORNL’s 3D printed car while touring the facility.
An early 3D printer car
An early 3D printer car
A 3D printed car on display at ORNL’s campus.
Mounting components
Mounting components
The ORNL works on attaching drivetrain components to the car’s chassis.
The suspension
The suspension
An ORNL team member adjusts the suspension for the new 3D printer car.
The body
The body
This 3D printed car body is a replica of an original Shelby Cobra.
The start of paint work
The start of paint work
The body is primed to prepare it for paint.
The final paint job
The final paint job
The classic blue and white pays homage to to original Cobra, with the lab’s signature oak leaf on the hood.
Wiring the vehicle
Wiring the vehicle
An ORNL team member works on wiring the electrical components of the car.
An initial mock up
An initial mock up
This is what the car looked like when it was originally put together.
Final assembly
Final assembly
The car is displayed with new headlights and ORNL signage in the grill.
The dashboard
The dashboard
A touch panel tablet was installed in the car’s dashboard.
The finished product
The finished product
A final look at the completed car.
