8 important points to know about additive manufacturing and 3D printing

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After Coronavirus entered into the world it effected so many lives of poor, middle class and rich people. Out of all the sectors Mechanical industries faced so much loss. Artificial intelligence, machine learning take boon in the world. Every industry get automized with robots. In this era 3d printing and Additive manufacturing has given a solution  in manufacturing products. Lots of products that can made by commercial machines can be replaced with 3d printing and additive manufacturing systems to make products. It is also necessary to know the different important points in 3d printing and additive manufaturing.

Manufacturing process in 3d printing and additive manufacturing

3d printing and additive manufacturing are not same. They differ by design, size and manufacturing ways.

3d printing done by  fusion deposition moulding (FDM) and fused filament fabrication (FFF) processes.

Additive manufacturing is done by selective laser sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA) processes.

Applications

3d printing and additive manufacturing reduces  unemployment and powerty. It improves healthcare products, no pollution, decrease in material cost and more economic.

3d printing is used to manufacture of robotics, PLC circuit boards, bridges, implants.

Additive manufacturing used in making food like plant based meat products, glass frames, complex shape products, Big products, Tooling, fashion, electronics, construction.

Materials

polymers, metals, polymer composites, metal composites can be used to make products

Mostly 3d printing uses resins, metal powders to make products.

In Additive manufacturing method uses metals, Ceramics, Composites, Advanced polymers.

Research and Development

These are the Countries of origin for international patent families in 3d printing technology 2001-2020 from europian patent service are

Germany-13.4%, France-3.9%, United kingdom-3.8%, Switzerland-2.6%, Netherlands-2.4%, Other EPC states-6.8%, US-39.8%, Japan-13.9%, P.R. China-3.7%, R.Korea-3.1%, others-6.6%

https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/3d-printing-market-1276.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1OmoBhDXARIsAAAYGSEJuG39EgMP6TToQCXF1tjI3P2raGIYVo3kzeEEQOM0_hOMGh-HN3kaAuapEALw_wcB https://www.epo.org/en/news-events/press-centre/press-release/2023/885238

Compound and annual growth rate of 3d printing market world wide and India

3D printing market-global forecast to 2028(USD BN)

The global 3d printing market is expected to be worth USD 34.5 billion by 2028, growing at CAGR of 18.1% during their forecast period

These are very vital growth periods of 3 d printing enterprnuership observed from past to present

In 2022- 15.7 billion USD (North America-Europe, Asia Pacific, REST OF WORLD)

In  2023- 15.0 billion USD (North America-Europe, Asia Pacific, REST OF WORLD)

In 2028- 34.5 billion USD (North America-Europe, Asia Pacific, REST OF WORLD)

Indian market size:-

In india Market size value in 2022 is USD 92.34 million and size value predicted in future based on past record data in 2028 is USD 275.68 million and growth rate is 20.33%. 3d printer market in india  is segmented into type of 3d printer, end use industry, manufacturing process and region.

3d printer market in different sectors In India :-

 Automobiles-21.08, consumer electronics/ Electronics-10.73, medical-7.69, Aerospace-11.9, defence-10.79, education-18.11, others-19.70

Industrial printer-70.8%, Personal printer-29.20%.

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Materials in 3d printing that are readily found in india

Most of these materials are used for making products. there are wide range of products from polymers to metal powders. these are some of them

Polylactic Acid (PLA),  Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG), Nylon, Polypropylene (PP), TPE and TPU, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU),

Metal Powders: aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Resin Materials, Ceramic and Composite Materials, alumina or zirconia powders , Wood-infused PLA filaments Biodegradable and Sustainable Filaments, hemp, bamboo, or cornstarch,

Materials in 3d printing that are not readily found in india

Highly specialized metals like inconel, cobalt-chrome alloys, and superalloys, Industrial-Grade Polymers: Some high-performance polymers like PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) and ULTEM (Polyetherimide) are used in industries,  Ceramic Materials: Specialized ceramics for AM, such as alumina or zirconia, carbon fiber-reinforced resins, including bioinks and biocompatible materials, construction-grade concrete or advanced polymers

Places to learn 3d printing and additive manufacturing

As they reduce unemployment. Those who interested can learn 3d Printing and additive manufaturing in different places in India. Online courses are provided from most reputed academic websites are also provided

1)National Skill Training Institute, Trivandrum

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of the economy / labor market.

https://nstiwtrivandrum.dgt.gov.in/node/337#:~:text=The%20Directorate%20General%20of%20Training,of%20the%20economy%20%2F%20labor%20market.

2)National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology

Its Online Course on Industrial Training on 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

https://www.nielit.gov.in/content/online-course-industrial-training-3d-printingadditive-manufacturing

3) 3d Printing Training Provider In Gujarat, India

https://www.enggtechnique.com/3d-printing-training

3)Online courses to do at your own pace are

a)coursera

b)MIT professional education

c)trumpf.com

https://all3dp.com/1/top-university-3d-printing-additive-manufacturing-programs/