3D Printing in Automotive Industry

In the automotive industry, the push for continuous improvement in vehicle performance often generates a need for the creation of unique, complex component parts. With 3D printing, parts can be designed and tooled for a specific vehicle or driver.

At its current stage, 3D printing cannot produce parts at the volume and speed required by the automotive industry. The technology, therefore, should not be a replacement for traditional manufacturing methods, well-suited to mass volumes, but as a complementary tool for lower volume, customised production.

The global automotive 3D printing market is estimated to be USD 2.9 Billion in 2022, with North America dominating the market.