Part IThe Basics
So, What Exactly is 3D Printing?
3D printing (often abbreviated as “3DP”) is a rather ambiguous term. In recent years, it has become a popular buzzword encompassing a mixed cocktail of manufacturing techniques and technologies. To make things even more complex, many 3D printing techniques have acquired multiple, interchangeable names.
Terminology Used Interchangeably with the General Term “3D Printing”
- Rapid Prototyping (RP)
- Rapid Manufacture (RM)
- Rapid Tooling (RT)
- Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- Additive Layer Manufacture (ALM)
- 3D or Desktop Fabbing
- Direct ...
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