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3D printing or additive manufacturing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer control with material being added together (such as plastics, metals, liquids or powder grains being fused), typically layer by layer. This is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing processes, where a final design is cut from a larger block of material. As a result, 3D printing creates less material wastage.

One of the key advantages of 3D printing is the ability to produce very complex shapes or geometries that would be otherwise impossible to construct, including hollow parts or parts with internal truss structures to reduce weight. With 3D printing, designers have the ability to quickly turn concepts into 3D models or prototypes (a.k.a. "rapid prototyping"), and implement rapid design changes. It reduce the lead time and cost of developing prototypes of new parts and devices. It lets manufacturers produce products on demand rather than in large runs, improving inventory management and reducing warehouse space. 3D printed parts can be produced from customized materials that offer specific attributes like water repellence, higher strength as well as heat resistance. Plastics such as PLA can be combined with metals or even wood to give unique finishes and properties. The use of 3D printing technology reduces the quantity of waste materials created during the production process. People in remote locations can fabricate objects that would otherwise be inaccessible to them.

3D printing technology is utilized in many fields. Prototyping 3D printing is becoming indispensable in R&D departments and design departments. Using the technology, product designers and engineers are able to develop and test multiple iterations and perform repetitive testing in a much shorter time frame. It’s also a wonderful tool for start-ups when they need to create prototypes of casing or even the casings themselves in low-volume production. Wherever the technology is introduced, it accelerates work and cuts down costs. Manufacturing Perhaps the biggest impact of 3D printing for consumer goods lies in the potential of creating personalised products, tailored to the requirements of consumers. Medicine Coupled with CT scanning, 3D printing can be used to provide patient-specific solutions, such as implants and dental appliances. In the near future, we might even have the technology to replicate human organs. Physicians and medical technicians can use 3D printing to make prosthetics, hearing aids, artificial teeth, and bone grafts, as well as replicate models of organs, tumors, and other internal bodily structures from CT scans in preparation for surgery. Automotive industry The future of 3D printing in manufacturing cars is looking brighter and brighter. Experts predict that it will be possible to easily print spare parts, personalize your car and increase the speed of production. Aerospace & Defence For industries like aerospace and defense, where highly complex parts are produced in low volumes, 3D printing is ideal. Using the technology, complex geometries can be created without having to invest in expensive tooling equipment. Education 3D printing technology can be used in education to spark student creativity and improve learning and collaboration. Jewelry 3D printers allow jewelry makers to experiment with designs not possible with traditional jewelry making methods. 3D printing also allows the production of individual, unique pieces of jewelry or customized pieces at a much lower cost, using 3D printing materials such as PLA, gold or platinum. Others Artists can create sculptures, and architects can fabricate models of their projects. Archaeologists are using 3D printers to reconstruct models of fragile artifacts. A handful of food 3D printers have become commercially available. They tend to focus on particular food items, like chocolate, or pancakes, or cookies. Eventually, people will be able to use 3D printers to create replacement parts for things around the house.

On average, 3D printing an object can take anywhere from 30 minutes up to 12 hours to print. Sometimes, it can even take several days depending on how large and detailed your 3D model is. The time it takes to 3D print depends on multiple factors such as the type of 3D printing technology, material, size of your 3D model, and any post-processing you wish to do.

FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication ) or Extrusion based 3D Printing is the most common 3D printing process in use as of 2020. In it, a filament of any thermoplastic is melted and deposited through a heated extrusion nozzle in layers.

3D Printing cost depends on the given factors: 3D Design: Size and Complexity: Printing time increases with the size and complexity of the object, thus printing cost. Print Quality: You can choose the print quality of your model. Let it be Fine, Standard or Draft. Layer height and print speed is varied according to your selection. So Fine Prints take more time than Standard or Draft quality prints. Material: Different materials cost differently. Post Processing: If you need extra post processing work to be done on your model, charges are added.