Additive manufacturing (AM) involves creating objects layer by layer from 3D model data, contrasting with traditional subtractive manufacturing. Common materials used in 3D printing include various plastics like ABS and PLA, as well as metals such as steel and titanium, with applications in diverse fields like medical, automotive, and education. The process typically begins with a design in CAD software, followed by printing, showcasing the versatility and innovation of modern manufacturing technologies.

1. By Santan &
Reyaz Ahmad Vali

2.  additive manufacturing (AM), a process of
joining materials to make objects from 3D
model data, usually layer upon layer, as
opposed to subtractive manufacturing
methodologies.
ASTM F2792 - 12a Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies

3.  Oxford Dictionaries:
 make (something) on a large scale using machinery
 make or produce (something abstract) in a merely mechanical way
 Online Etymology Dictionary:
 1560s, "something made by hand," from Middle French manufacture,
 from Latin manu "hand" + factura "a working,“

4.  3D printing, the fabrication of objects
through the deposition of a material using a
print head, nozzle, or another printer
technology.
ASTM F2792 - 12a Standard Terminology for Additive
Manufacturing Technologies

5.  Many processes that have the common
theme, controlled material removal, are
today collectively known as subtractive
manufacturing, in distinction from processes
of controlled material addition, which are
known as additive manufacturing

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11.  Free of complexity
 Variety is free
 No assembly required
 Little lead time
 Little skill manufacturing
 Few constraints
 Less waste

13. Apparel
Automobiles
Medical

14. Implantation ,Dental crowns

15. • ART
• Education and research
3D printing polished nickel
steel
Additive manufacturing is latest technology making inroads into
classroom.

16. Plastic in 3D Printing
Currently, plastics are the most widely used materials in
additive manufacturing, and the important ones are listed
below:
ABS - acrylonitile butadiene styrene or 'lego' plastic – a
very common choice for 3D printing
PLA - polylactic acid – Is available in soft and hard grades,
is becoming very popular and may overtake ABS in the
near future

17. Metals
Some of the metals used in 3D printing include the following:
•Steel
•Stainless steel
•Titanium
•Gold
•Silver
Other
Bio-Ink - Bio-ink comprises stem cells and cells
from a patient, which can be laid down, layer by
layer to form a tissue. Human organs such as blood
vessels, bladders and kidney portions have been
replicated using this technology.
Bone material- Bone material comprises silicon,
calcium phosphate and zinc.

18. .
If 3d printer is available

19. 1. Design the structure in CAD software or
scan from a 3D scanner in case the structure
is so complicated.

20. 2. Send the file to a 3D printer.

21. 3. Wait till it gets printed as it is a layer by layer process.

22. 4.Now you can see the miracle.