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Difference Between 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

The Differences Between Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

January 12, 2023

Curious about the differences between 3D printing and additive manufacturing? They’re actually essentially the same process. 3D printing is named for the ability to create a 3D product from a CAD file. Additive Manufacturing refers to a more descriptive term in contrast to subtractive manufacturing.

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