Jan 15, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

3D Printing in the Automobile Industry, 2018 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "3D Printing in Automobile" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report is a Handbook of Innovations & Technologies (HIT), in the domain of 3D printing in the automotive industry and provides insights into the technical challenges, existing solutions, innovation trends, market trends and key participants in the innovation ecosystem.

This report provides valuable answers to the following critical questions:

Investment decision

  • When did patenting activity in the domain start and how has it evolved?
  • Which countries are suitable market geographies for utilizing this technology?
  • Who are the major players involved in this technology?
  • What potential collaboration opportunities are available with smaller players?
  • Who are the recent entrants?
  • What are the different activities being taken up by the major players?
  • Which are the best patents and who owns them?

R&D activities

  • What are their patenting strategies and areas of focus?
  • How do the major players compare against each other in terms of IP potential, R&D capabilities and strategy?
  • Which countries are the innovation hubs for this technology domain?
  • Which research institutes / universities work in this area?
  • Which technology areas are most focused on research and development?
  • What are the latest technological advancements in the domain?
  • What are the different 3D printing processes used?
  • Which specific materials are used for 3D printing in the automobile industry?
  • What are the major technical challenges associated with various processes, materials and modeling techniques?
  • Which companies are filing patents in different materials for respective 3D printing techniques?

Human resource

  • Who are the key inventors / experts in different technology areas?
  • What is the area of expertise for the key inventors?
  • Which law firms are available in different jurisdictions?
  • What is the grant rate and average grant time for respective law firms?
  • Who are the examiners in the domain and what is their grant rate?
  • Which art units are available for the patent filing and what is their grant rate and grant time in the domain?

Legal/IP counseling

  • What are the major IP stumbling blocks (dark spaces) in 3D printing in Automobile domain?
  • What are potential industry segments where patent portfolio coverage could be extended?
  • How to draft better inventions (optimized scoped) and prosecute efficiently?
  • What patenting strategies are being adopted by major players in 3D printing in Automobile domain (jurisdictions, type of claims, patent maintenance, etc.)?
  • What are the major law firms/agents involved in 3D printing in Automobile domain?

Topics Covered

Introduction to 3D Printing in Automobile

Executive Summary

1 Overview of Innovations in 3D Printing in Automobile

2 Detailed Analysis of Each Global Invention in 3D Printing in Automobile

3 Major Players (Academic/Corporate) Analysis

4 Market Consideration

5 Report Authors

6 Methodology

7 Relevance Criteria

8 Bibliography

Companies Featured

  • Bayerische Motoren Werke
  • Continental
  • Daimler
  • Ford Motors
  • General Motors
  • Mazda Motors
  • Robert Bosch
  • Volkswagen

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