3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is one of the most revolutionary technologies to come to the industry. While it has yet to surpass traditional manufacturing techniques, it’s well on its way to becoming mainstream. More and more manufacturers are adopting this technology, especially as it keeps improving.
There’s no question that additive manufacturing will continue growing in the coming years. Some experts expect the 3D printing industry to surpass $20 billion by next year, but what will that look like? Here are 10 trends that will grow in 3D printing in manufacturing in the near future: