3D printer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000011",
  "term": "3D printer",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A machine that creates three-dimensional objects from a digital design by adding material layer by layer. This additive manufacturing technology builds physical models, prototypes, or end-use parts from materials such as plastics, resins, or metals. Common methods include fused deposition modeling (FDM) and stereolithography (SLA).",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "references": [
    "3D printer Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "3D-Drucker",
    "es": "impresora 3D",
    "fr": "imprimante 3D"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/3d-printer/"
}