Author: Ramesh Reddy
Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM), popularly known as 3D printing, has emerged as a transformative technology in mechanical component production. This paper explores its industrial applications, benefits, and challenges in production processes, emphasizing its role in reducing material wastage, enabling customization, and accelerating prototyping. The study highlights innovations in AM techniques, such as selective laser sintering (SLS), fused deposition modeling (FDM), and electron beam melting (EBM), and their integration with Industry 4.0 technologies. The paper concludes with an industrial outlook on the scalability and sustainability of AM in mass production.
Keywords: Additive manufacturing, mechanical components, 3D printing, Industry 4.0, prototyping, sustainability
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