Packing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000263",
  "term": "Packing",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The process of arranging multiple 3D models within the build volume of a printer to maximize the number of parts produced in a single print job. This is especially common in powder bed fusion technologies like SLS and MJF, where parts are self-supporting within the powder bed. Effective packing algorithms in preparation software increase throughput and reduce the cost per part by minimizing wasted space and machine time.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/packing/"
}