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Era of 3D Printing

Faha Sultan
Nov 4 · 2 min read

The future has arrived — that’s what could be rightfully said about 3D printing and its effect on human lives. As you’re reading this, 3D printers are creating new shapes and, consequently, shaping our future.

Much of that amount will be invested in manufacturing, considering how much it is already changing the production process by making it both easier and more creative. So, let’s take a closer look at what exactly is going on in this area.

The different types of 3D printing technology

There are various 3D printing methods which were developed to build 3D structures and objects. A number of them are prevalent nowadays, and a few have fallen by the wayside.

This guide focuses on the available 3d printing technologies, or in layman’s terms, types of 3D printers. Below find a list of the most common technologies used in 3D printing today:

The seven different types of 3D printers

  1. Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
  2. Stereolithography(SLA)
  3. Digital Light Processing(DLP)
  4. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
  5. Selective laser melting (SLM)
  6. Laminated object manufacturing (LOM)
  7. Digital Beam Melting (EBM)

Benefits of 3D Printing Technology

As a matter of fact, recent research shows that over 70 percent manufacturers have now adopted 3D printing. Additionally, over 50 percent expect 3D printing technology to be used for high volume product development, and about 22 percent others estimate that its effects on supply chains will become even more disruptive.

1- Faster Production

2- Easily Accessible

3- Better Quality

4- Creative Designs and customization Freedom

5- Unlimited shapes and Geometry

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