They were printed on a 3D printer
Michelin VISION is printed on a 3D printer, airless “tire of the future”, which requires no discs, consisting of organic biodegradable materials including orange peel, bamboo, molasses, wood and natural rubber.
According to representatives of Michelin, for the production of standard tires is required from 15 to 38 liters of oil. Punctured tires into landfills, where they decompose and release dangerous toxins into the soil and atmosphere.
VISION is a strong, sponge-like texture. 3D web is formed in the shape of a wheel. Terry Gettys, Director of research and development for Michelin, said that while this is only a prototype and the development process will last another 10 to 20 years.
First bus was presented in June at the conference Movin’ On mobility in Montreal. Gettys believes that Shin VISION many benefits. First, it is intact, the disk is not needed. Secondly, your tyre will be air, so they won’t deflate. Thirdly, they do not need to be changed as they wear, instead they will cover a new protective layer that will restore the wiped space.
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