
Growing investment on research and development activities and innovations is reinforcing the automotive industry worldwide. With an enormous capital investment in automotive technology, a number of manufacturers are aiming on light weight vehicles to decrease the fuel consumption and low emission. Among all the R&D activities, 3D printing in automotive has come up with a rapid pace and gaining attention in the global automotive industry. Moreover, the automotive companies are adopting new technology to reduce vehicle weight and control emission. Additionally, the low manufacturing cost, reduced wastage and increased production rate are driving the global 3D printing market. Furthermore, the income levels of individuals in the emerging countries have been gradually increasing due to the emerging economies and the government initiatives.