3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on a digital design. It enables the production of complex and customized objects with various materials, ranging from plastics to metals, by depositing successive layers of material until the desired object is formed. Besides its technical advantages, additive manufacturing also shortens complex production processes, enables distributed manufacturing and is more sustainable than traditional manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing, powered by AI and championed by initiatives like Project DIAMOnD, is revolutionizing production with speed, precision, and scalability—demanding new business models, workforce skills, and bold thinking to shape the future of industry.