Audi has just 3D-printed the 1936 Auto Union Type C, the iconic grand prix car that beat usurped Mercedez-Benz’s supremacy in the late 30’s. A product of Audi’s Toolmaking 3-D Printing system, the 1:2 scale model is composed of “sand-printed” parts that are stronger than its die-cast or hot-formed equivalents – apparently strong enough to support the weight of a full-grown man. Of course, while the Type C replica isn’t roadworthy, it’s a big indication of what the auto industry can do with metal 3D printing technology.
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