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Old 07-11-2018, 04:06 PM   #41 (permalink)
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There is opportunity here for a 3D printed shell that incorporates multi-materials (bronze bushings) in a single piece. The suspension arms can be tuned for compliance to the road and Voronoi cells in the mounting points could dampen the harshness.

Make 3D Printable Voronoi Patterns With Autodesk® Meshmixer

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