Case Study: Future Motion achieves rapid, metal-strength Onewheel prototyping with Stratasys 3D printing

3D printing with strong materials keeps these unique vehicles ahead of the competition

Future Motion, maker of the Onewheel personal electric vehicle, needed to rapidly iterate strong, functional parts to stay ahead of fast-followers and validate designs through real-world testing. To meet that challenge they turned to Stratasys and its FDM 3D printing technology (including Stratasys F170 printers and FDM Nylon 12CF material) so engineers could quickly produce bolt-on prototypes for ride testing rather than relying on slow machining.

Stratasys’ solution allowed Future Motion to print carbon-fiber–filled nylon parts with sufficient strength to replace metal prototypes, enabling on-vehicle testing, faster design iterations, and continuous lab use ("day and night") of Stratasys F170 units. The result was accelerated development cycles, the ability to validate structural designs by actually riding prototypes, and improved product refinement that helped Future Motion maintain its market leadership.

Future Motion

Kyle Doerksen

Founder, Chief Executive Officer