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Can Additive Manufacturing Truly Replace Conventional Manufacturing?

Can additive manufacturing completely replace traditional manufacturing methods?

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By Nitin Answered 2 months ago

Additive manufacturing is not a universal replacement for conventional methods but a complementary technology. It excels in applications requiring complex designs, customization, low-volume production, and rapid prototyping. For high-volume, simple parts, traditional manufacturing remains more efficient, making hybrid manufacturing the most practical future approach.

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