3D printing help manufacturers to manage their resources such as time, materials, personnel and even money. 3D printers can produce more and more parts at a higher return on investment (ROI) than conventional manufacturing techniques, broadly include tooling aids, visual and functional prototypes — and even end parts.

3D printing is shaping new possibilities in footwear engineering, enabling footwear companies to create new shoe designs and address the growing demand for customization, for example, by offering a limited selection of colors, or personal design.

The features of 3D printing are significant for the movie industry. For instance, the US animation studio LAIKA, relies on using the cutting edge software and 3D printing hardware to make its films, resulting in the creation of some very unique art forms, films, and character animations.

Over two decades ago, Bioprinting became one of the main applications of 3D printing, it can be used to print organs for pre-surgical exercise for practicing doctors and students studying medicines and other related courses. And now it is also used in the production of prostheses; prostheses can be individually adapted to humans and animals.