Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has had a major impact on the contemporary design and production process. First developed in 1988 with the aim of allowing for rapid prototyping, ...

Additive nanomanufacturing applies 3D printing at the nanoscale, enabling precise fabrication for electronics, energy, ...

Thought LeadersProf. Bo ChenProfessor in MaterialsUniversity of Southampton Prof. Bo Chen, a Professor in Materials at the University of Southampton, UK, focuses on the structural integrity and ...

So painting is an "additive" process of creating art. 3D printing is an additive process of manufacturing. That is why it is referred to as additive manufacturing. Material is built up layer by layer ...