What Cannot Be Made with a 3D Printer? A Critical Analysis of Technological, Material, and Economic Limits
While 3D printing (additive manufacturing, AM) has revolutionized rapid prototyping, low-volume production, and complex geometry fabrication, it remains far from a universal manufacturing solution. Below is a data-driven exploration of what cannot (or should not) be 3D-printed, grounded in material science, engineering constraints, and economic realities. 1. Material Limitations: Beyond the Hype of "Any Material ... Read more