3D printing is a quickly emerging technology in the manufacturing industry. With 3D printing, manufacturers are able to print parts at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. 3D printing is now becoming more affordable for consumers and small businesses. The process begins with making a 3D model through a modeling software or scanning an object. Then in a process known as fused deposition modeling the object is printed using an extruder and a continuous filament of a thermoplastic material. The plastic is added layer by layer allowing for the production of very complex shapes or geometries.
