What Is 3D Printing Technology? Principles & Real-World Uses

3D printer creating object layer by layer, additive manufacturing technology

# What Is 3D Printing Technology? 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, creates physical objects by depositing material layer by layer from digital 3D models. Unlike traditional cutting or carving manufacturing, it adds material only where needed. ## How 3D Printing Works First, designers create a 3D digital model with computer software. The software slices … Read more