3Dtulostuksella

3Dtulostuksella, also known as 3D printing, is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.

3D printing is achieved using a 3D printer. 3D printers are similar to other computer automated manufacturing (CAM) techniques in that they are usually operated by a computer-aided design (CAD) model. The 3D printer converts digital 3D model data into a real object by successively adding thin layers of material such as plastic, metal, ceramic, or even biological matter.

The technology of 3D printing has been around since the 1980s, but it has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years due to advancements in technology and the decreasing cost of 3D printers. 3D printing has applications in a wide range of fields, including manufacturing, engineering, medicine, and art. It allows for the creation of complex geometries that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods.