<p>Wear and wear-related failures contribute to about 23% of global energy consumption, highlighting the critical need for innovative solutions to minimize these losses. To address this issue, advancements in materials, manufacturing techniques, and lubrication technologies are essential. Additive Manufacturing (AM), an innovative production technique, offers significant potential for mitigating wear-related issues. AM enables the creation of intricate parts with enhanced wear resistance tailored for specific applications by depositing layer upon layer. This technology facilitates the production of 3D metals incorporating super-hard and self-lubricating materials, which are designed to meet stringent tribological performance requirements. This paper offers an extensive review of the impact of digital manufacturing on the tribological characteristics of materials, contrasting materials fabricated through AM with those produced using traditional manufacturing methods. In addition, an attempt is made to systematically consolidate the wear data to elucidate the relationship among the different AM processes and their wear characteristics. Key discussions focus on the structure–property relationships that govern wear resistance in additively manufactured materials. Additionally, the study explores the expanding role of AM in developing wear-resistant applications across various sectors, such as bio-implants with enhanced durability and biocompatibility for medical applications, Automotive and aerospace components for improved wear resistance. The paper concludes with insights into the current challenges and future opportunities in leveraging AM for wear-resistant applications, emphasizing its transformative potential across industries.</p><p>Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, Metals, Energy Source, Wear</p>