Additive Manufacturing: Processes and Benefits

This lecture covers the general introduction to additive manufacturing, including the classification of production processes into subtractive, replicative, and additive. It explains the benefits of additive manufacturing, such as direct fabrication from CAD, geometrical complexity, and cost-effectiveness. The disadvantages, like inferior mechanical properties and slow processes, are also discussed. Furthermore, it delves into the history of additive processes, highlighting key developments and milestones in the field.