# 108. Ride Into The Future With BORN’s 3D Printed Motorcycles

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2023-02-07
- Length: 19m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles-sGPRcRAP

## Summary

Daniel and Forbode discuss BORN Motor Company, a boutique motorcycle firm in Barcelona, Spain, which uses 3D printing to customize parts and reduce costs. They highlight the shift from hand-crafting parts at €1,500 each to using BCN3D Sigma printers to produce components for under €6, significantly cutting lead times from weeks to hours. The hosts analyze how this additive manufacturing approach allows for complex geometries and durable materials like nylon and ABS, making high-end customization accessible without the prohibitive costs of traditional machining or injection molding.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=0) Introduction: Boutique motorcycles meet 3D printing
- [1:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=109) The trickle-down of additive manufacturing from aerospace
- [4:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=271) BORN Motor Company's challenge: Handcrafting vs. Machining
- [7:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=478) BCN3D Sigma printer and FFF technology explained
- [10:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=610) Cost reduction from €1,500 to €6 per part
- [12:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=741) Lead time comparison and resource allocation
- [14:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=889) Vintage car restoration and future applications
- [16:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-02-07-108-ride-into-the-future-with-borns-3d-printed-motorcycles#t=962) Recap: Dimensional stability and market acceptance

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- BORN Motor Company (company)
- BCN3D (company)
- Sigma (product)
- Mercedes (company)
- Indian (company)

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