Additive technologies Robotics; Industrial AI
noun phrase
Definition: Technologies for producing physical three-dimensional objects by successive addition of material on the basis of digital model data, typically in a layer-by-layer manner [ISO/IEC].
Example in context: “The base principle of the 3D printing/additive technologies remains the same in all printing methods, namely, construction of the part layer by layer.” [Paduraru et al. 2023]
Synonyms: additive manufacturing; 3D printing
Related terms: digital fabrication; rapid prototyping; robot-assisted additive manufacturing; digital twin