3D printing builds objects layer by layer
3D printing builds complex objects layer by layer from digital designs, transforming manufacturing by enabling rapid, customized production while minimizing waste and costs.
Imagine creating complex objects by simply adding material, layer by tiny layer. That's 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, which builds three-dimensional items from digital designs using plastics, metals, or resins. This method, pioneered by Chuck Hull in the 1980s, revolutionized prototyping in industries like aerospace and automotive, cutting development costs by up to 90% and speeding up innovation.
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