# Futuristic 3D Printed Vehicles The EDAG Genesis is Inspired By a Turtle's Skeleton By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edag-genesis References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2014/03/edag-3-d-printed-car/) & [edag.de](http://www.edag.de/en/edag/the-company/edag-stories/genesis.html) The EDAG Genesis looks like some kind of [futuristic modern art sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hv001-hybrid-sports-car.md) - [Elegant Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-speedium.md) - [Sophisticated Adventure Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-equator.md) - [Exploratory Off-Road Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept.md) - [Luxury Off-Road SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-gran-equator-concept.md) - [3D-Printed Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-moto-2022-ktm-freeride-exc.md) - [Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gentravel-concept.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md)