What is 3D Printing?

Jun 03, 2021

3D printing is an additive manufacturing process of creating three dimensional solid parts from a CAD design or digital file by laying down successive layers of material. Each of these layers can be regarded as a thin cross-section of the object. 3D printing is a type of rapid prototyping technology, which uses powder metal or plastic, or other adhesive material to construct objects based on the model file. 3D printing was often used in mold manufacturing, but now we can found 3D printed components in jewelry, footwear, industrial design, architecture, engineering and construction, automotive, aerospace, dental and medical industries, education, GIS, civil engineering, firearms and other fields.

Advantages of 3D Printing:

  • Speed up the prototyping or production process greatly, prints objects within hours

  • Allows the design and creation of more complex geometries

  • Fewer machines and operators are needed to manufacture

  • High flexibility and versatility allows almost everything to be created

  • Allows the inclusion of multiple materials into a single object

  • Layer-by-layer assembly enhances the design and ensures better quality

  • Each successive individual part can be monitored to reduce failure and errors

  • Does not need lots of space for inventory, print on demand based on the design

  • Plastic 3D printed parts offer advantages in applications where lightweight is important

  • Minimize the used materials, with little or no waste compared to cutting from large chunks

  • 3D printing systems are much more accessible and require no additional person to run

  • The technology is environmentally-friendly and sustainable

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