• Abhishek A Hugar
• Pawan Kumar J
• Veerabhadrappa Algur
• Nandeesh Kumar
• S Naveen

This paper deals with 3D printing and it is also called as desktop fabrication. It is a process of prototyping where by a structure is synthesized to from a 3D model. The 3D model is stored in as a STL format and after that forward0ed to a 3D printer. It can use a wide range of materials such as ABS, PLA, and composites as well.3D printing is a rapidly developing and cost optimized form of rapid prototyping. The 3D printer prints the CAD design layer by layer forming a real object. 3D printing process is derived from inkjet desktop printers in which multiple deposit jets and the printing material, layer by layer derived from the CAD 3D data. 3D printing significantly challenges mass production processes in the future. This type of printing is predicted to influence industries, like automotive, medical, education, equipment, consumer products industries and various businesses.

ABS, PLA, Rapid Prototyping, 3D printing

"A new Era in Additive Manufacturing Technology – 3D Printing", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.460-464, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCJ06101.pdf

"A new Era in Additive Manufacturing Technology – 3D Printing", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp460-464, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCJ06101.pdf