Additive manufacturing of a unibody vehicle

The invention describes a way to make a single-piece structure, like a car body, by 3D printing its basic shell. This shell is then strengthened using a reinforcing material. After strengthening, specific parts such as doors or hoods are precisely cut out from the reinforced shell and then reattached to it.

Why it matters: Since 2015, large-scale additive manufacturing and material science for robust structures have advanced considerably. However, the precision and structural integrity required for vehicle bodies remain significant challenges.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedLarge-scale 3D printing, material science

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