At the Geneva Motor Show the traditional parade of mad and marvelous concept cars has proved a big draw. While some of the cars look like they’re ready to hit the production lines, others look more like they’ve just escaped from a comic strip. But the point is to explore what might be just around the corner.<br /><br />German company EDAG said they have come up with the very first car printed in 3D. Construction involves stereo-lithography, selective laser melting and fused deposition modelling. Christoph Horvath, their spokesperson, explained: “We have now here an example how a car could be built using professional 3D printing. To create a car without the use of any tools would be a real revolution for the industry.”<br /><br />Swiss car manufacturer Rinspeed has come up with something which looks more like a sitting room than a vehicle. These seats can be configured in up to twenty different layouts and the car pretty much drives itself. CEO Frank Rinderknecht, said: “Once, personally, I’m driving auton
