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What is Additive Manufacturing? Copyright 2008 by Wohlers Associates, Inc ![]() Photo of parts (in white) created by additive fabrication, courtesy of Stratasys The three primary applications of additive fabrication are design/modeling, fit and function prototyping, and direct part production. "Additive manufacturing" serves as a catch-all term for the technologies used to drive these applications. Around the world, AM is changing the way organizations design and manufacture products. When used correctly, it can save impressive amounts of time and money. Companies maintain that AM has helped trim weeks, even months, of design, prototyping, and manufacturing time, while avoiding costly errors and enhancing product quality.
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