3D printing

3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, is a process of making solid three-dimensional objects from a digital design by building them up layer by layer.

How it works

A 3D printer follows a computer model, depositing material such as plastic, resin or metal one thin layer at a time until the object is complete.

Uses

It is used to make prototypes, custom parts, medical devices, and even models in education. It allows complex shapes that are hard to produce by traditional methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is 3D printing?

Making solid objects layer by layer from a digital design.

What can 3D printers make?

Prototypes, custom parts, medical devices and more.