The EDAG Genesis looks like some kind of futuristic modern art sculpture, but it's actually a concept vehicle, unveiled by German engineering firm EDAG at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
This concept vehicle is partially the result of additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing process that makes it possible to construct full-size auto components. This is a completely different level of 3D-printing when compared to the kind of stuff people make on their Makerbots. Having said that, this is a vehicle frame so the other parts would need to be manufactured conventionally.
While 3D printed auto parts are not entirely a new thing, what's novel about the EDAG Genesis is that it shows that structures can be constructed at a rather large scale, rather than having to print out tiny parts and assemble them together.
Although it will be a while yet before this kind of technology will be available widely, the EDAG Genesis shows that there are few limits to what 3D-printing can do in the auto world.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Large-scale 3D Printing
- Opportunity to revolutionize manufacturing processes by 3D printing structures at a larger scale.
- Additive Manufacturing
- Potential to transform the automotive industry by utilizing additive manufacturing to construct full-size auto components.
- Advanced 3D Printing
- Opening doors to new possibilities in the auto world through the development of advanced 3D printing techniques.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Disruptive innovation potential in the automotive industry by incorporating 3D printing technology for large-scale production.
- Manufacturing
- Opportunity to disrupt traditional manufacturing methods by introducing additive manufacturing processes to create complex automotive structures.
- Technology
- Growth potential in the technology sector through the development and advancement of 3D printing technologies for automotive applications.
