New technology in 3D printing is the future in manufacturing since it can produce intricate and high-quality parts for diverse applications. A popular method is Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) where a laser is used to melt powdered materials and because of the nature of the process, designs can be complex with no need for supports. This technique is widely used in aerospace and automotive industries because this method helps to create lightweight and at the same time strong parts.
Another such method is Multi-Material 3D Printing that is a process that integrates various materials at a time. It allows creating the object, with the necessary property features like flexibility and rigidity in the same part, thus improving the part usability.
Slightly related, bio-printing is also on the rise, which enables manufacturing of tissue and organs using living cells. This pioneering method has potential for use in the medical field such as in tissue engineering and toxicity testing. These techniques will remain to transform design and manufacturing activities throughout various industries as these techniques continue to develop.