On August 31, 2026, FAW (China First Automobile Works) inaugurated its Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center, positioning it as China's first innovation platform centered on automotive applications. The center houses 8 mainstream process technologies and 43 industrial-grade printing machines, producing approximately 19,000 printed parts annually. Models such as the Hongqi Golden Kylin (Jinkuihua) series have adopted 3D-printed interiors with leather wrapping for mass production, achieving cumulative cost savings of around RMB 30.59 million compared with conventional processes. SLM-printed single-cylinder engine cylinder heads and catalytic converter end-cone prototypes demonstrate mechanical properties comparable to cast counterparts. Value for powder buyers: ① An OEM's in-house additive platform signals production-scale procurement and process qualification demand for equipment and metal powders — automotive is the next 10,000-parts-scale scenario for metal additive manufacturing; ② Automotive-grade certification (dimensional stability, batch-to-batch consistency) will become a competitive threshold for powder suppliers — aluminum alloy and tool steel powder grades that secure OEM qualification first will win stable orders; ③ Additive manufacturing has been integrated across FAW's full value chain — from R&D validation and small-batch production to tooling/fixtures, aftermarket spare parts, and personalized customization — and the growing installed base of machines translates into sustained consumption of powder consumables.