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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 04:39 AM
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We've been talking about the tweel for a long time but check out this article and video about what Michelin has taken the concept to new heights:

https://atvconnection.com/articles/the-tweel-lives-on/
 
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Interesting concept.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2017 | 05:23 PM
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The last I heard was that 3D printing was really expensive but maybe they can get the price down to a reasonable amount.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2017 | 03:14 AM
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Not just for atv or car parts,but I hope there's also a future for it in medicine,prosthetics,etc. Don't know what the cost was,I'm sure it was expensive, but it sure helped this dog have a better life.
 
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