additive manufacturing
noun
: 3d printing
Instead of the old approach of carving a usable part out of a large block of material, additive manufacturing builds an object up layer by layer.—
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Expect to see a lot of additive manufacturing and robotics at work in the Arsenal from Day 1.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Relativity planned to use its additive manufacturing to print the vast majority of the vehicle.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024
Through additive manufacturing and machine learning integrations, the team can produce lifelike human models that simulate muscle movements and joint flexibility.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Some are common to other industries—additive manufacturing is a good way to quickly develop new prototypes, as well as tooling and fixtures.
—Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Relativity planned to use its additive manufacturing to print the vast majority of the vehicle.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024
Through additive manufacturing and machine learning integrations, the team can produce lifelike human models that simulate muscle movements and joint flexibility.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Some are common to other industries—additive manufacturing is a good way to quickly develop new prototypes, as well as tooling and fixtures.
—Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Additive manufacturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additive%20manufacturing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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