additive manufacturing
noun
: 3d printing
Instead of the old approach of carving a usable part out of a large block of material, additive manufacturing builds an object up layer by layer.—
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The engine, printed in one go without any welds, joints, or fasteners, represents a leap in additive manufacturing for aerospace, the company said.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
The crew will utilize a metal 3D printer to investigate the additive manufacturing process for small metal parts in microgravity.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 31 July 2025
Modern manufacturing systems support hyper-customization through additive manufacturing, smart product configurators and flexible production lines.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
It is designed to be manufactured at a fraction of the cost of current European engines, with the use of additive manufacturing playing a key role in reducing production costs.
—ArsTechnica, 4 July 2025
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
The crew will utilize a metal 3D printer to investigate the additive manufacturing process for small metal parts in microgravity.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 31 July 2025
Modern manufacturing systems support hyper-customization through additive manufacturing, smart product configurators and flexible production lines.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
It is designed to be manufactured at a fraction of the cost of current European engines, with the use of additive manufacturing playing a key role in reducing production costs.
—ArsTechnica, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for additive manufacturing
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“Additive manufacturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additive%20manufacturing. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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