3D Printed Cars: Good Idea or Bad?
While I was composing the article about #-Link-Snipped-#, something stuck me, are cars with 3D printed parts a good idea? For starters, let’s talk about the advantages. First, is the option of spare parts. Imagine this, you find that you have been T-bone collision and damaged one of your side panels. When you take your car to your service centre they say that it will take days or perhaps weeks to procure the side panel from the company. However if you have a 3D-printed car the service centre will be able to download the schematics and print the panel in a day and fit it to your car.
Second, we have the question of weight. Currently people are seeking lighter cars are they guarantee better fuel efficiency. The car built of 3D printed cars will be immensely light weight thus increasing fuel efficiency by a great margin. Third, we have the option of customisation. The customer will have the option playing around with the design and look of his/her dashboard. He can choose any colour he/she wants and print the inner panels of the car.
While we have taken a look at the advantages, let’s take a look at the flip side. First 3D printed panels are not that strong and in a crash with regular car they are sure to take much more damage than regular ones. Second there is a big fire hazard to go with plastic panel cars.
So what do you, the members of CrazyEngineers think about cars made out of 3D printed parts? Voice your options below.
Second, we have the question of weight. Currently people are seeking lighter cars are they guarantee better fuel efficiency. The car built of 3D printed cars will be immensely light weight thus increasing fuel efficiency by a great margin. Third, we have the option of customisation. The customer will have the option playing around with the design and look of his/her dashboard. He can choose any colour he/she wants and print the inner panels of the car.
While we have taken a look at the advantages, let’s take a look at the flip side. First 3D printed panels are not that strong and in a crash with regular car they are sure to take much more damage than regular ones. Second there is a big fire hazard to go with plastic panel cars.
So what do you, the members of CrazyEngineers think about cars made out of 3D printed parts? Voice your options below.
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