Materialise Delivers Functional Metal 3DP Bike Frame to Kalkhoff @MaterialiseManufacturing

Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

Using metal 3D printing, Materialise created a functional prototype of Kalkhoff's e-bike within six weeks that exceeded all expectations.

Materialise Delivers Functional Metal 3DP Bike Frame to Kalkhoff

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$3D Printing with Metal — How Does it Work? Metal 3D printing combines a robust, timeless material with an innovative, versatile manufacturing technology. It allows for the direct manufacturing of complex end-use parts and facilitates tooling for conventional manufacturing technologies, reducing costs and lead times. This technology is also known as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM). Thanks to the mechanical properties of metal materials and the design flexibility of 3D printing, it is used frequently in industries such as healthcare, aerospace, eyewear, and industrial goods and tooling. Want to learn more about metal 3D printing? Browse our technology page to find all the details on the materials, finishing degrees, and design guidelines when using this 3D printing technology: https://mtls.am/3VQdPCq At Materialise, we offer five materials for metal 3D printing, available in standard and performance grades. Standard grade meets industry-standard quality requirements and is ideal for prototypes and simple end parts. On the other hand, performance grade is ideal for complex metal parts printed in series and used in demanding environments. Aluminum (AlSi10Mg) has good strength and thermal properties at a lower weight — https://mtls.am/3gaq1gM Titanium (Ti6Al4V) has excellent mechanical properties with very low specific weight — https://mtls.am/3MIMqOq Stainless steel (SS316L) has excellent strength, high ductility, and good thermal properties — https://mtls.am/3s9JoJA Stainless Steel C465 is an age-hardenable stainless steel alloy that offers excellent strength and fracture toughness, and high corrosion resistance — https://mtls.am/3eGYpzF Inconel (IN718) exhibits exceptional thermal resistance, up to 700°C, and high resistance to oxidation and corrosion — https://mtls.am/3ML0jMa Discover metal 3D printing in action with our case studies: With 3D printing, Atos could make their titanium inserts for spacecraft 66% lighter, saving significantly on costs: https://mtls.am/3Ty7lG9 By optimizing the design of these metal suction grippers, they become 94% lighter, 50% cheaper, and more performant: https://mtls.am/3TdoOny$

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