YouTuber 3D prints wind turbine based on the AirLoom start-up

The US start-up AirLoom Energy has made headlines in recent weeks with its concept for a wind power plant. The concept envisages wind blades running in circles on rails. The idea is to make wind turbines less conspicuous and cheaper. YouTuber Robert Murray-Smith has now recreated a wind turbine based on the company’s model in a video. He used 3D-printed parts he designed himself, which he made available on Thingiverse.

According to Murray-Smith, AirLoom’s design is based in principle on well-known concepts of power generation at the edge of the rotor, which he has been propagating for some time. He built a chain-driven version of the Airloom model because cables would be more difficult to handle.

In tests with a fan, Murray-Smith was able to show that his model works and turns as desired. He wants to use it to clearly explain how the Airloom turbine works and is convinced that the concept can be further improved. Murray-Smith provides the files for his 3D models free of charge on Thingiverse.

The AirLoom concept

The video by Murray-Smith