# 3D-Printed Delivery Cars Kabuku and Honda Created a Printed Delivery Vehicle for Toshimaya By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delivery-vehicle References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20161004-kabuku-and-honda-realize-first-3d-printed-japanese-car-for-confectionery-delivery-service.html) Toshimaya is a confectionery company that found itself in need of a delivery vehicle that was compact enough to navigate the narrow streets in Kamakura Prefecture, which is just south of Tokyo, Japan. As such, [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle) teamed up with the 3D printing specialists at Kabuku to come up with an inventive solution with additive manufacturing. The resulting delivery vehicle is not a full-sized car, but rather a small mini-car that boasts just enough space for a driver and a trunk full of boxed confectionery goods. What's significant about this [3D-printed automotive example](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover-3d) is that it is highly specialized for a single purpose, indicating that there is plenty of potential for companies in the future to have [delivery vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-system) and other cars tailor-made to fit a very specific set of requirements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Specialized 3d-printed Vehicles:** The trend of creating 3D-printed vehicles tailored for specific purposes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Additive Manufacturing in Delivery Vehicles:** The use of additive manufacturing in the production of delivery vehicles opens up new possibilities for customization and optimization in the logistics industry. - **Compact 3d-printed Mini-cars:** The development of compact 3D-printed mini-cars provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in compact transportation solutions for urban environments. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive opportunities by incorporating specialized 3D-printed vehicles into their product offerings. - **Logistics:** The logistics industry can leverage additive manufacturing in the production of delivery vehicles to create customized and optimized solutions for efficient transportation. - **Urban Transportation:** The development of compact 3D-printed mini-cars presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the urban transportation sector, offering efficient and tailored solutions for navigating narrow city streets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Car Storage Inserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot.md) - [Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bot.md) - [Compact Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-deliverator.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hv001-hybrid-sports-car.md) - [Flexible Car Cabin Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-car-accessories.md) - [Compact Urban Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tris-ev.md) - [Autonomous Work Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle.md) - [Micro Camper Concept Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayoibakok.md)