In recent years 3D printing technologies and materials have made considerable advancements and are now ready to be used in the manufacturing of final products. With 3D printing, products are made directly from 3D CAD models and no investment in tools is needed. For this reason, 3D printing is a great technology for low-volume manufacturing, complex geometries, personalised items and all products which are, or will be, subject to changes.
Additive Manufacturing, which is a standardised term for 3D printing assisted manufacturing processes, has many benefits over traditional manufacturing techniques. Its main advantages are: