2022•Key engineering materialsOpen access

3D Printing Technology and Materials for Automotive Application: A Mini-Review

Brian Jumaquio Tuazon, Nick Anthony V. Custodio, Rex B. Basuel, Lanz Andre Delos Reyes, John Ryan C. Dizon

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Additive Manufacturing has made significant progress for numerous applications, especially in the automotive industry. Various approaches have been developed to improve and expand its application throughout the manufacturing line and produce reliable and suitable components for automotive applications. A brief overview of different 3D printing methods and materials currently used in the automotive industry is covered in this review. The advantages and drawbacks it brings to the industry, and material developments for 3D printing application for automotive is presented. The future outlook is given, and challenges that are needed to be addressed are discussed.

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Key concepts: Automotive industry, Manufacturing engineering, 3D printing, Engineering, Computer science, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering