Additive manufacturing, emerging in 1987, is revolutionizing industrial processes by allowing layer-by-layer construction of parts, which offers significant competitive advantages such as reduced weight and cost efficiency. The industry has evolved through stages of introduction, growth, and maturity, with increasing market penetration and professionalization leading to greater acceptance and standardization of techniques. The future promises advancements in applications such as 3D bioprinting and sustainable materials, potentially transforming sectors like healthcare and construction.

1. EVOLUTION OF
ADDITIVE
MANUFACTURING.
Ayush Bhakkad.

2. OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION:
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
01
02
HISTORY
BIRTH OF THE MAIN 3D PRINTING
TECHNIQUES
03
04
05 WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE?
06 CONCLUSIONS

3. INTRODUCTION;
● Additive manufacturing first emerged in 1987 with stereolithography (SL) from 3D Systems
● It is seen as being one of the major revolutionary industrial processes of the next few years.
● It has several alternatives ranging from simple RepRap machines to complex fused metal
deposition systems.
● Instead of milling a workpiece from a solid block, additive manufacturing builds the part up
layer by layer from material supplied as a fine powder.

4. Additive manufacturing techniques provide major competitive advantages
since they adapt to the geometrical complexity and customized design of the
part to be manufactured.
The following may also be achieved according to field of application:
● Lighter weight products
● Efficient short production runs
● Fewer assembly errors
● Lower associated and tool investment costs
● A combination of different manufacturing processes
● An optimized use of multi materials
WHY CHOOSE AM?

6. The Evolution of the
Additive Manufacturing
Industry
I. Early Beginning
II. Growth
III.Maturity

7. Introduction stage
• The introduction stage is characterised
by small sales, low rates of market
penetration, high costs and low quality.
• AM spent quite some time in this stage
with barriers to growth including
industry-wide innovation hampered by
patent restrictions and difficulties
reducing the cost of machines.

8. Growth stage
• The AM sector is now in the growth stage.
• This stage sees accelerating market penetration as prices fall.
• The 2018 Wohler's Report tells us that worldwide revenues from AM
products in 2017 totalled $3.133 bn, a 17.4% increase from $2.669 bn in
2016.
• While many in the sector continue to debate the methodologies behind
the Wohler figures, few would dispute that the industry is growing, and at
a fast pace.
• Large annual increases in revenues continue to attract interest from other
sectors (finance, manufacturing).

9. Growth stage : Standardisation
• AM covers 7 standard process .
• Materials (polymers, metals, ceramics, composites and others).
• We are not yet witnessing the dominance of any one process or material
across the sector, although particular processes and materials suit specific
applications.
• For example, the production of metal dental implants is led by the powder
bed fusion process (selective laser melting) using titanium.
The process of developing, promoting and possibly mandating
standards

10. Growth stage : Professionalisation
• During this growth stage, the AM industry is rapidly professionalising.
• The size and scope of the firm activities is increasing and requires the input
of supportive services such as human resources and business management
(strategy is particularly important here).
• Now increasingly seeing the influx of business and management talent from
other sectors — filling important roles in senior management, supply chain
operations and consulting.
AM publicly recognized as professional Manufacturing
process

11. Growth stage : Industry composition
• We can also expect to see a shift in the composition of the industry by firm
size and type.
• In 2016, the global industry AM conference, Formnext, attracted 470
exhibitors. In 2017 that number rose to 632 (34.46% +).
• The Wohlers Report estimate that in 135 manufacturers from around the
world produced and sold industrial grade AM systems in 2017 (having
quadrupled in the last five years).
• Equipment manufacturers, some of the firms have their origins squarely in
AM.

12. Maturity stage
• The tipping point will likely be wider scale application of AM technologies
in mass manufacturing.
• As AM reaches maturity, more large and publicly owned firms will
develop.
• This will provide more data on equipment, materials and services sales
and more insight into profitability.
The maturity stage is mainly characterised by
1.Cost efficiency through capital intensity
2.Scale efficiency
3.Low input costs

13. 1980: First patent
by japanese Dr
Kodama Rapid
prototyping
1986:
Stereolithography
taken up by
Charles Hull
1988:
First
SLA-1
machine
First SLS machine
by DTM Inc then
bought by 3D
system
The 1980s: Birth of the main 3D Printing Techniques

14. The 1990s: Emergence of the Main 3D Printers
1990:
First
EOS Stereos
system
1992:
FDM patent
to
Stratasys
1993:
Solidscape
was
founded
1995:
Z Corporation
obtained an exclusive
license from the MIT

15. ● In 2000, the first 3D printed kidney was implanted . Later many more organs were 3d printed
including artificial bones.
● 2004 , in reprap project , 3d printer printer printed 3d printer.
● In 2005, ZCorp launched the Spectrum Z510, the very first high-definition color 3D printer.
The 2000s: 3D Printing Gains Media Visibility

16. ● In 2008, the first 3D printed prosthetic limb.
● This amazing medical 3D printing project printed parts without the need for any later assembly.
● 3D printed medical prosthesis and orthosis are more and more cheaper and faster to get for the patient.
● Prostheses are more and more optimized and adapted to the morphology of the patient.
The 2000s: 3D Printing Gains Media Visibility

17. ● With the FDM patent expiration, the first years of the decade have become the years of 3D printing.
● In 2013, President Barack Obama mentioned about 3D printing as a major issue for the future.
● Additive manufacturing is then becoming a real and affordable prototyping and production
technique for businesses, opening new possibilities and opportunities .
The 2010s: Years of Visibility, Innovation and
Hopes for 3D Printing

18. ● The technology is forever progressing, just as are the uses of this technology.
● In 2010, Urbee was the first 3D printed car.
The 2010s: Years of Visibility, Innovation and
Hopes for 3D Printing

19. ● The 3D printed car is progressively becoming a reality, and additive manufacturing is taking more
and more space in the automotive sector.
● Lsev, Puv , Elvisis BMW 007, toyota NBox are few examples .
The 2010s: Years of Visibility, Innovation and
Hopes for 3D Printing

20. ● Technologies like CLIP (DLS) are being developed by Carbon, making the printing process even faster
and more accurate than ever.
● We will find a wide-range of materials from strong and accurate 3D printed resins such as Rigid
Polyurethane, to 3D printed flexible plastic, and heat resistant 3D printed metals: everything is now
printable, making it easy for companies to find materials adapted to their needs and products.
The 2010s: Years of Visibility, Innovation and
Hopes for 3D Printing

21. ● New 3D printing materials are being explored every day, from Daniel Kelly’s lab who’s 3D printing
bone to the French startup XtreeE, who’s 3D printing concrete to revolutionize the construction
industry
● Indeed, regarding architecture application, 3D printing concrete is now a real thing, and families
are starting to move into 3D printed houses.
● The first family to move into a 3D printed house actually did in 2018. The house is 1022 square feet, is
perfectly habitable and took two days to print.
The 2010s: Years of Visibility, Innovation and
Hopes for 3D Printing

22. ● A way to implement more sustainable manufacturing using bio-based materials, with a series
of Nylon PA11 materials.
● There are some interesting materials such as Ultrasint® PA11 ESD and its electrostatic
discharging properties, Ultrasint® PA11 CF reinforced with carbon fibers for more
rigidity, Ultrasint® PA11 & MJF PA11 bio-based powders with great resistant
properties, Ultrasint® PA6 FR a flame-resistant material, Ultrasint® PA6 MF mineral filled for
more resistance, Ultrasint® TPU88A & TPU01 for resistance and flexibility
The 2020s: the arriving of more advanced
Additive Manufacturing materials
Nylon PA11 made screw Ultrasint® PA11 CF reinforced with carbon fibers

23. ● 3D Bioprinting is becoming a big subject for the medical field. The 3D bioprinting technology
could allow to create various tissue structures, such as kidney tissue, skin tissue.
● 3D printing for architecture is also improving, but could really become bigger in the upcoming
years. Projects faster to build, cheaper, and that avoid material waste
What about the future?

24. ● Decades by decades additive manufacturing is growing in all kinds
of field which is very good revolution for betterment of community
● Traditional subtractive machining techniques rely on the removal of
material by methods such as cutting or milling.
● AM is on the verge of shifting from a pure rapid prototyping
technology.
Conclusion:

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