Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Multi-material 3D Printing

Multi-material 3D printing is a technique for creating objects from a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics. This technology can be used to produce complex objects with intricate shapes, features, and textures. Multi-material 3D printing is great for prototyping and production ap…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 2831-8846 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Multi-material 3D printing is a technique for creating objects from a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics. This technology can be used to produce complex objects with intricate shapes, features, and textures. Multi-material 3D printing is great for prototyping and production applications, including those in the medical, automotive, aerospace, and consumer product industries. It allows for mass customization, quick turnaround times, and cost savings. The objects produced have improved accuracy, strength, and durability compared to traditional methods. With multi-material 3D printing, it is now possible to create complex functional parts with embedded sensors, electronics, and multi-material structures, as well as components that could not be manufactured with traditional methods.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in 3D Printing and Applications (ISSN 2831-8846).

Journal editorial board
Barbara Motyl · Italy Christiani Amorim · Belgium Massimo Martorelli · Italy

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