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Is the Automotive Industry the Fulcrum for Additive Manufacturing? > ENGINEERING.com

An example of a forming die that can be created with Sciaky's EBAM technology.(Image courtesy of Sciaky.)3D printing technology is seeing significant growth in manufacturing—and even though demand for machining centers remains high despite this growth , it's a safe bet that we'll be seeing more and more 3D printers on factory floors as time goes on.

CarCareers.org Releases Automotive Industry Counseling Kit

The automotive industry has changed at a blistering pace in the last few decades, and automotive service and collision repair professionals are in high demand to maintain today's high-tech cars.Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service (MNCARS) recently released educational materials that equip teachers and counselors with information on today's advanced automotive career paths that will appeal to a wide range of students.Materials available include:A letter to parents highlighting opportunities in the industryInformation on how to prepare students for financial successA fact sheet on automotive education options and careersAn infographic about the automotive industryPresentations to introduce today's automotive education and careers to parents or counselors along with one for counselors and teachers to present in classroomsMNCARS' goal is to correct misperceptions of an outdated automotive industry by providing free, easy-to-access information about today's technology-based automotive service and collision repair careers.

Opportunities for Adhesives in the Chinese Automotive Industry 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and

Lucintel, a leading global strategic consulting and market research firm, has analyzed adhesives in the Chinese automotive industry by product, vehicle, and application, and has come up with a comprehensive research report, "Opportunities for Adhesives in the Chinese Automotive Industry 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis" The Lucintel report serves as a springboard for growth strategy, as it provides a comprehensive data and analysis on trends, key drivers, and directions.The study includes a forecast for adhesives in the Chinese automotive industry through 2021, segmented by product, vehicle, and application type as follows: By Product ($ million from 2010 to 2021)• Epoxy Adhesives• Polyurethane Adhesives• Acrylic Adhesives• Other Adhesives By Vehicle ($ million from 2010 to 2021)• Passenger Cars• Light Commercial Vehicles By Application ($ million from 2010 to 2021)• Structural ComponentsNon-Structural ComponentsThis report answers following 10 key questions:Q.1 What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for adhesives in the Chinese automotive industry by applications?