8. Glossary

Powder bed consolidation by binder jetting

Powder bed consolidation by binder deposition is a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process based on the principle of agglomerating a powder bed by projecting binder droplets.

Die-cutting and thermocompression; laminated Object Manufacturing

Cutting and thermocompaction is a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process that involves cutting each stratum of a part from a strip, then bonding the strata together by compression/heating.

Aerosol material deposition; aerosol jet printing

Aerosol material deposition is an additive manufacturing process based on the principle of non-contact material deposition by means of an aerosol charged with the desired material.

Selective Laser Sintering; Frittage...