3D Printed Skateboard (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

3D Printed Skateboard

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The Gigabot X is an open source industrial 3D printer that uses fused particle fabrication (FPF) to take shredded waste plastic and create large items like skateboard decks or snowshoes.

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Nathan Shaiyen/Michigan Tech

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