Introduction To Additive Manufacturing
Introduction To Additive Manufacturing
2 Layering
The 3D printer follows the design, depositing material layer by layer, fusing them
together to create the final object.
3 Post-Processing
After printing, the object might undergo additional processes for finishing, such as
curing or polishing.
Classification of Additive
Manufacturing
1 Technology-Based 2 Material-Based
Different types of additive Classification based on the type of
manufacturing processes based on the materials used, including polymers,
technology used, such as Fused metals, ceramics, and composites.
Deposition Modeling (FDM) and
Stereolithography (SLA).
3 Application-Based
The categorization of additive manufacturing processes based on their specific applications in
various industries.
Advantages of Additive Manufacturing
Design Flexibility Material Efficiency Rapid Prototyping
Complex geometries and Minimal material waste due to the Quick iteration of prototypes
customized designs are easily additive nature of the process, reduces development time,
achievable with additive leading to cost savings and facilitating faster product iterations
manufacturing, opening new environmental benefits. and time-to-market.
opportunities for innovation.
Additive vs Conventional Manufacturing
Processes
3 Quality Control
Ensuring consistent and precise final product quality can be challenging with some additive
processes.
Future of Additive Manufacturing
3D Bio
3D-Printed Electronics Biofabrication Advancements
Development of electronics printing to integrate Progress in the creation of human tissues and organs
functional components directly into 3D-printed objects. using 3D printing technology.