<p>Empire Cycles in the UK has partnered with additive manufacturer Renishaw to create the world's first fully 3D-printed titanium bicycle frame.</p><p>(Credit: Empire Cycles)</p><p>With the right equipment, you don't have to be restricted to plastics for 3D printing. As a proof-of-concept for its 3D printing technology, UK-based manufacturing company Renishaw has teamed up with bicycle company Empire Cycles and created a fully 3D-printed bicycle frame out of titanium.</p><p>Granted, this isn't the first time we've seen 3D printing in bicycles. A bit closer to home, Aussie company Flying Machine has a bicycle that is constructed with 3D-printed titanium lugs, and there's the nylon Airbike but nothing on this scale.</p><p><a href="http://www.cnet.com.au/worlds-first-3d-printed-titanium-bike-is-super-light-339346588.htm">Keep reading...</a></p>