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Overview of current additive manufacturing technologies and selected applications
Timothy J Horn1, Ola L A Harrysson
1ISE. tjhorn.ims@gmail.com
Science Progress
|October 26, 2012
Summary
Additive manufacturing, evolving from 3D printing, now creates functional components. This review explores its technological advancements and diverse applications in various fields.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Computer-Aided Design
Background:
- Three-dimensional printing (3D printing) and rapid prototyping initially served for product visualization models.
- These technologies have rapidly evolved into additive manufacturing (AM), a new fabrication paradigm.
- AM is increasingly utilized for producing functional, end-use components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of additive manufacturing from product development acceleration to widespread application.
- To highlight key technologies driving advancements in AM.
- To present state-of-the-art applications of additive manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of additive manufacturing technologies.
- Analysis of the historical development of 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
- Case study presentation of current AM applications.
Main Results:
- Additive manufacturing has transitioned from prototyping to functional part fabrication.
- Significant technological advancements are enabling new AM capabilities.
- Diverse fields are adopting AM for innovative applications.
Conclusions:
- Additive manufacturing represents a paradigm shift in component fabrication.
- Continued technological innovation is expanding the scope and impact of AM.
- The proliferation of AM across industries signifies its growing importance.
