Additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing, has finally moved beyond academia and hobbyists’ workshops to take hold in corporate settings. Although 3-D printing accounts for slightly more than 0.03% of the $10 trillion-plus global manufacturing market, companies ranging from dental implant makers and automotive manufacturers to aerospace and defense firms now use this method to make prototypes and fully functional components.

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