Additive manufacturing (AM) or additive layer manufacturing (ALM), also known as 3D printing, is a transformative approach to industrial production that enables the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems, through a computer controlled process that creates 3D objects by depositing materials, usually in layers.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has immense potential to revolutionize India’s manufacturing and industrial production landscape through digital processes, communication, imaging, architecture and engineering. With the release of the Strategy by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Innovation and R&D ecosystem will be encouraged in PPP mode to transform existing research knowledgebase to develop Additive Manufacturing grade materials, 3D printer machines and printed indigenous products for vast domestic and international market in various sectors including electronics, photonics, medical device, agro and food processing etc.