A Comprehensive Overview on Additive Manufacturing Processes: Materials, Applications, and Challenges

The technique of additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, is expanding quickly and enables the production of 3D things from computer-generated models. AM constructs products layer by layer, employing materials including plastics, metals, and ceramics, as opposed to conventional manufacturing methods, which often entail the removal of material to obtain the desired form. There are a lot of benefits to utilizing this technology, such as more design freedom, less waste, and the capacity to make complicated geometries that would be difficult or impossible to make using more conventional methods. The design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes of many different sectors are being influenced by the revolutionary potential of additive manufacturing. These industries include aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. The ultimate goal of this study was to provide the groundwork for further study and development of 3D printing by providing a summary of the technology and an examination of its advantages and disadvantages.