Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is the process of creating an object by building it one layer at a time. Unlike subtractive manufacturing, where material is removed from a solid block, additive manufacturing adds material to build the object.
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, encompasses several technologies. Here are seven main additive manufacturing methods:
In additive manufacturing, several materials are used across different processes:
There are several software solutions available for additive manufacturing: