4. Conclusion

For too long considered by manufacturers as a niche solution, additive manufacturing has come a long way since it first appeared, and is now entering a phase of maturity.

We can no longer doubt that the future of these technologies is bright, given the progress made over the last 10 years. Just look at the development of the additive manufacturing market. With annual growth of over 20% and a global market expected to double every three years, additive manufacturing is having an impact on virtually every sector of activity, in both R&D and production.