3D Printing

Assessing the 2026 Horizon for Industrial Additive Manufacturing

A hard quiz focused on technical, material, and conceptual advancements projected beyond current 3D printing capabilities, for experts.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
Which of the following is NOT considered a core enabling technology for closed-loop, real-time process control in metal additive manufacturing as of early 2026?
Question 1
2
As of 2026, which additive manufacturing process is the LEAST commercially developed for producing functional, multi-material end-use parts (excluding prototypes or tools)?
Question 2
3
A major focus for future 3D printing standards, particularly for high-stakes industries, is the qualification of production processes. Which specific ISO/ASTM standard, under development or recently published as of early 2026, is most directly aimed at this goal for metal laser powder bed fusion?
Question 3
4
According to technology roadmaps from 2025-2026, which of the following end-use components is considered the LEAST feasible for production via any current or near-future (next 5 years) additive manufacturing technology, due to fundamental material and resolution limitations?
Question 4
5
Beyond its role as a design tool, the integration of generative AI into the 3D printing workflow is poised to most profoundly impact which philosophical or conceptual aspect of manufacturing by the 2030s?
Question 5

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