The SafeTack Reverse 2 Horse Bumper Pull Carbon Trailer is coming in 2023. This is the first 3D printed horse trailer in the world, and its upcoming debut is no surprise. 3D printing is one of the technologies that have advanced greatly in the last decade.
The team behind Double D Trailers, a North Carolina-based horse trailer manufacturer, has been working round the clock for more than a year to develop such a concept. The 3D printed horse trailer project will come to an end in a few months when the first fully functional unit will be produced.
Why Is 3D Printing an Awesome Alternative to Conventional Manufacturing?
3D printing is a strong alternative to traditional horse trailer building because of its many advantages. Its numerous applications are the reason for its growing popularity, and the horse trailer world is not an exception. Time might even prove that 3D printing would be the better solution for this particular industry.
Take a look at some of the advantages of 3D printed horse trailers:
- Reduced carbon emissions and pollution: Building a 3D printed trailer will produce a lot less CO2 emissions due to the shorter build time and the fact that no mined or heavily processed materials are involved. The result is a construction process that helps prevent global warming. 95% of the production process of a 3D printed horse trailer produce zero carbon emissions. Additionally, the material that’s largely used for the construction process is polycarbonate, which comes from renewable raw materials.
- Less production time and no human error: 3D printing a horse trailer is an in-house process that doesn’t involve a production line, thus eliminating the chances for human error. The printing process is entirely done by a computer that follows the original design. Additionally, the usual supply chain issues and delays will not be a factor here, hence the faster production times.
- Extended durability: Double D Trailers’ innovation comprises mostly polycarbonate and carbon fiber. Both materials are exceptionally durable materials. This is why the SafeTack Reverse 2 Horse Bumper Pull Carbon Trailer can last up to three decades if maintained properly.
We live in interesting times: today, 3D printing a house or a bridge is not science fiction, but a reality. Having this in mind, the presence of a 3D printed horse trailer is not something out of the ordinary. The vision, dedication, and mostly the hard work put into this project by Double D Trailers, ONE/ONE Labs, and Loci Robotics have the potential to reshape the horse trailer industry. The Northwest Horse Source will post further updates on the topic.
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