Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Jenna Miller
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Jeremiah Vezza
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Maksim Mayster
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Muhammad Raffay
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Quentin Justice
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Zainab Al Tamimi
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Gavyn Hansotte
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Lavanya Devi Sunkara
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Jessica Bernat
Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computing, College of Engineering and Business, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Additive manufacturing has revolutionized manufacturing across a spectrum of industries by enabling the production of complex geometries with unparalleled customization and reduced waste. Beginning as a rapid prototyping tool, additive manufacturing has matured into a comprehensive manufacturing solution, embracing a wide range of materials, such as polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites. This paper delves into the workflow of additive manufacturing, encompassing design, modeling, slicing, printing, and post-processing. Various additive manufacturing technologies are explored, including material extrusion, VAT polymerization, material jetting, binder jetting, selective laser sintering, selective laser melting, direct metal laser sintering, electron beam melting, multi-jet fusion, direct energy deposition, carbon fiber reinforced, laminated object manufacturing, and more, discussing their principles, advantages, disadvantages, material compatibilities, applications, and developing trends. Additionally, the future of additive manufacturing is projected, highlighting potential advancements in 3D bioprinting, 3D food printing, large-scale 3D printing, 4D printing, and AI-based additive manufacturing. This comprehensive survey aims to underscore the transformative impact of additive manufacturing on global manufacturing, emphasizing ongoing challenges and the promising horizon of innovations that could further elevate its role in the manufacturing revolution.
