Hossein Khatibi - Department of Mechanics, Technical and Engineering Faculty, Najafabad Azad University
Hamid Montazerghaem - Department of Mechanics, Technical and Engineering Faculty, Najafabad Azad University

The field of manufacturing has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of ۳D printing technology Also known as additive manufacturing, this innovative technology has revolutionized the way physical objects are created by adding geometrical representations layer by layer. ۳D printing has had a profound impact on various industries, including medicine, fashion, automobiles, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food. This technology has provided a new paradigm for modern-day manufacturing, with significant economic, environmental, scientific, and political implications. In this article, we will explore the recent advances, current challenges, and future directions of ۳D printing technology, and also discuss the various methodologies and applications of ۳D printing in different fields, including medicine, aerospace, food fabrication, and more. Additionally, we examine the challenges faced by this technology in recent years and the prospects of its advancement shortly. Finally, we will explore the various manufacturing technologies paved by this invention, such as the ۴D printing.

۳D printing, additive manufacturing, manufacturing methods, FDM, binder jetting, stereolithography