Recent Inventions in Additive Manufacturing: Holistic Review

TLDR

The review surveys recent AM inventions, examining factors influencing their development and commercialization, breakthroughs in materials and technologies, and future challenges such as hybrid manufacturing and bio‑printing, along with socio‑economic and environmental implications. The paper reviews recent AM inventions and examines their impact across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, food, and construction since the 1970s. The study offers a concise overview of the latest AM inventions, providing insights for researchers, practitioners, and decision makers across diverse industries.

Abstract

This general review paper presents a condensed view of recent inventions in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) field. It outlines factors affecting the development and commercialization of inventions via research collaboration and discusses breakthroughs in materials and AM technologies and their integration with emerging technologies. The paper explores the impact of AM across various sectors, including the aerospace, automotive, healthcare, food, and construction industries, since the 1970s. It also addresses challenges and future directions, such as hybrid manufacturing and bio-printing, along with socio-economic and environmental implications. This collaborative study provides a concise understanding of the latest inventions in AM, offering valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and decision makers in diverse industries and institutions.