Lecture #6c - Additive Manufacturing

Overview

● Layer-by-layer process
● 3D printing
● Versatile materials
● Customizable
● Reduced waste
● Rapid prototyping



Global Market

● 21% growth up until 2021
● 15.24 billion, 12.9% growth 2022
● 84.73 billion by the year 2031
● Estimated 21% growth in future.



Key Features

● Different materials in each part
● Complex geometries
● Small sizes
● No need for traditional manufacturing (kinda)




Issues

, ● Expensive machines
● Post processing cleaning
● Form defects
● WAY slower than traditional manufacturing



Applications

● Aerospace
● Healthcare
● Automotive
● Customized Products
● Prototyping
● Education
● Military




Aerospace




Market

● 3.58 billion in 2020
● 12.01 Billion by 2028