How 3D technology can help India achieve its e-mobility goals

For a long time, there had been no drastic change in the way on-road vehicles functioned. There might have been changes in looks to suit various purposes, but the basic principle that powered the vehicles saw no modification. But as soon as the process of modernization spurred change in the world, these cars started being modified greatly. This time, not only in looks but also in its core.

Conventional engines went to electric motors, expensive fuels are being replaced to chargeable batteries and cars started to have personalized features like navigation assistance, infotainment systems, and safety installations.

With people’s mobility patterns changing, so is the nature of means of mobility. The basics of vehicles aim at contributing to a cleaner environment, high safety regards and better reliability for the driver and passengers. In fact, India as a nation, is affirmative about converting all on-road cars to electric ones by 2030. While automotive market research reports may deem this as ambitious, there are technologies that can help attain this.

The employability of 3D technologies in the automotive sector

·         3D printing can change automotive manufacturing

ü  3D printing cars can be much more cost-efficient. Production volumes are huge in this sector and huge costs can be evaded with this technology.

ü  Additive manufacturing, as the process for 3D printing is referred to, cuts-down on the lengthy process of the cycling tooling and designing until optimization. This is because prototyping gets easier with 3D printing.

ü  You will also save large spaces of stocking up your warehouse inventories as spare parts go from physical to digital

ü Reduce your carbon footprint right from the production process. Lightweight components of cars so manufactured require less power to drive them. Weight and cooling issues that prevent e-mobility from taking over the market can also be tackled.

·         3D visualization for a speeded-up value chain

ü  All cars need to be validated before they enter the market. Extra testing is required especially if the prototype is distinct from the traditional models. Virtual simulation instead of the billions of miles simulated can be a game-changer

ü  With raised consumer demands, floor space is reducing for brand showrooms to place their models on. This challenge can be effectively overcome by allowing customers to 3D-visualize the car that can combine vehicle behavior, sensor modelling, and traffic response.

Market research reports also suggest that 3D technologies can also be used for marketing and creating an awareness about e-mobility over large scales. The technology will thus make every entity in the niche of e-mobility more efficient and rewarding. This will allow a faster attainment of the nation’s goals.