The Latest Trend of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printer)

Abstract

The paper reviews technology developments and market trends surrounding Additive Manufacturing （AM, also known as 3D Printing）, which has received much interest and attention in the past few years from variety of audiences both industrial users and non-industrial users. The paper will also touch on initiatives taken towards AM around the world and explain measures that are taken to accelerate adoption of AM into conventional manufacturing and to seek new application of AM.