3D Printing Technologies

• Other Authors: Bernasconi, Roberto (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; electroless metallization; catalysts; 3D printing; RS-333 alloy; SLM 3DP; in situ SEM tensile testing; DIC analysis; Ncorr; poly(lactic acid) (PLA); shape-memory polymer (SMP); fused deposition modeling (FDM); infill pattern; microrobots; 3D printed; drug delivery; hydrogels; alginate; prototyping; surface finishing; physical vapor deposition; mechanical properties; composites; fused deposition modeling; surface quality; chest wall; surgery
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The family of technologies collectively known as additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, and often called 3D-printing technologies, is rapidly revolutionizing industrial production. AM's potential to produce intricate and customized parts starting from a digital 3D model makes it one of the main pillars for the forthcoming Industry 4.0. Thanks to its advantages over traditional manufacturing methodologies, AM finds potential applicability in virtually all production fields. As a natural consequence of this, research in this field is primarily focused on the development of novel materials and techniques for 3D printing. This Special Issue of Technologies, titled "3D Printing Technologies", aims at promoting the latest knowledge in materials, processes, and applications for AM. It is composed of six contributions, authored by influential scientists in the field of advanced 3D printing. The intended audience includes professors, graduate students, researchers, engineers and specialists working in the field of AM.