Did Karman save the tooling for the 914, Like the Brits did? Options

[worn]

I have a Triumph TR6 and my son has an MGB. British Heritage makes all of the body panels (I had to replace about half the sheet metal on my car) and reportedly obtained the dies by tracking them down after the collapse of British Leyland. What happened to the corresponding 914 dies after production ceased?

[Mikey914]

While possible to use direct laser sintering to "print really cool stuff" it's not at the place that it's good for production (cost effective). For prototyping it's invaluable. We have printed parts and tools to check fits before production and in proof of concept. Great for making one offs.

If you look at the technology it is even more exciting as it develops. It is possible to manipulate electrons and as the level gets smaller and more efficient it will apply to materials. Imagine being able to "print" new materials at an atomic level.

Anyone remember the Star Trek movie where they "replicated" clear aluminum for the whale tank? We may see this in our lifetime.

[bkrantz]

While possible to use direct laser sintering to "print really cool stuff" it's not at the place that it's good for production (cost effective). For prototyping it's invaluable. We have printed parts and tools to check fits before production and in proof of concept. Great for making one offs.

If you look at the technology it is even more exciting as it develops. It is possible to manipulate electrons and as the level gets smaller and more efficient it will apply to materials. Imagine being able to "print" new materials at an atomic level.

Anyone remember the Star Trek movie where they "replicated" clear aluminum for the whale tank? We may see this in our lifetime.

Once we get to the industrial size Star Trek replicator all the fun will be gone. Just download the program for a 914 with any specs you like, and then push a button.

[wonkipop]

While possible to use direct laser sintering to "print really cool stuff" it's not at the place that it's good for production (cost effective). For prototyping it's invaluable. We have printed parts and tools to check fits before production and in proof of concept. Great for making one offs.

If you look at the technology it is even more exciting as it develops. It is possible to manipulate electrons and as the level gets smaller and more efficient it will apply to materials. Imagine being able to "print" new materials at an atomic level.

Anyone remember the Star Trek movie where they "replicated" clear aluminum for the whale tank? We may see this in our lifetime.

Once we get to the industrial size Star Trek replicator all the fun will be gone. Just download the program for a 914 with any specs you like, and then push a button.

you will have to find a new hobby for mucking about in the shed.