Introduction to 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)

We provide a comprehensive overview ranging from the basic concepts of additive manufacturing to Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) for immediate field application, quality control, and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis. We present practical execution standards for real-world challenges, including determining build orientation, lightweight and lattice structure design, part consolidation, hybrid processes, quality verification, and ROI evaluation.