According to the Oxford Dictionary, 3D printing is “the action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.”
In the 1980s, 3D printing techniques were considered suitable only for the production of functional or aesthetic prototypes, according to Wikipedia. The process was mainly used in traditional manufacturing settings and over the years has “gained importance in the field of engineering due to its many benefits. Some of the benefits include enabling faster prototyping, reducing manufacturing costs, increasing product customization and improving product quality.
