3D metal printing has become increasingly popular recently and has even begun to be introduced into mass production.

Traditional production of metals and plastics is very wasteful — in the aviation industry, for example, up to 90% of materials go to waste. The output, in some industries, is no more than 30% of the material used. 3D printing with metals consumes less energy and reduces waste to a minimum.

The most common example are medical implants and dental crowns, bridges, prostheses, which are already considered the best option for patients.

Most major manufacturers are gradually moving from 3D printing of molds and waxes to direct 3D printing with metal, and titanium printing allows jewelers to create products of previously impossible design.

In addition, the finished 3D-printed product can be up to 60% lighter than a milled or cast part. The aviation industry alone will save billions of dollars on fuel — by reducing the weight of structures. But strength and lightness are also needed in other industries. And economy, too. The aerospace industry is becoming more and more dependent on 3D printed metal products.

The next industry using 3D printers for metal is the automobile industry. BMW, Audi, FCA are already seriously considering the use of technology in mass production, and not only in prototyping, where they have been using 3D printing for many years.

In conclusion, just before 3D printing with metals really takes over the world, several serious problems will need to be overcome. First of all, it is the high cost and low speed of production of large batches by this method.
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