Analysis of Programming Tools and Techniques in 3D Printing Technology

Abstract

This paper explains and analyses the additive manufacturing process from its varieties, types and usage of different programming tools. Printing process need to be selected mainly based on applications and the materials used for development. More applications of 3D printing, were found to be in electronic industries which is mainly due to complexities in shape and size. Understanding of the prompt programming tool to be selected during complexity management is one of the major requirement. This requirement drives the research community from 3D to 4D-Printing. Mainly, in 4D printing concept, the object or the material system has the ability to change its form/function after it is being printed. The advantages and disadvantages of this technology towards the significant growth of applications were analyzed and presented in this paper