Local Motors Attempt to 3D Print Car Begins Today

[curious aardvark]

bugger the car - that BAAM machine is amazing !

I guess you have to make stuff that people identify with - But for me the machine is way more interesting than the car.

Any idea what they printed the engines parts on ?

And if they didn't make the engine as well - then I'm actually not that impressed lol
It's the BAAM capability that really impresses.

Still I guess there's a market for custom built car bodywork.
Now if they can blend that together with an electric motor powered by a fuel cell. You might have a decent low production run vehicle.

Ah ha:

Mechanical components, like battery, motor, wiring, and suspension are sourced from a variety of suppliers, including Renault’s Twizy, a line of electric powered city cars.

Now if they'd 3d printed integrated wiring and used and printed their own ethanol fuel cell and motor - I'd have been really impressed.
Give it a couple of years. And a multi material baam type beast will be able to make a small electric vehicle in one go.
Now that really will be cool :-)