Additive manufacturing techniques were employed by a machining firm to refine components for better performance in semiconductor capital equipment. They used additive manufacturing technology through a powerful laser beam that melts the powder precisely at certain points specified by the computer-generated design data. Layers were built by depositing material according to digital 3D design data and the machining firm was able to improve performance, increase reliability, reduce cost and optimize design flexibility.

Using cloud computing technology, a manufacturing company used "build package," the sum of every element needed to produce a part. This technology stored data and defined each step of the process, from printing and post-processing to thermal cure and washing cycles. This process allowed them to replace traditional materials with innovative materials that met customer's needs and scaled up production.

An entertainment company used 3D printing to showcase and remodel a multipurpose arena. Two large 3D preview models were created by converting the basic renderings into printable files. This modeling tool helped steer the success of this remodel, which is projected to have a large positive economic impact to the city.

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is researching new technologies that can yield lighter parts for engines of planes and rockets. For this, the DLR has created a 3D printer with a nozzle of less than 0.1 mm in diameter to print resolution of 20 µm, which is one order of magnitude finer than the existing technology.

Japanese company Minilab developed a new retail business model where customers will be able to order items printed on the spot at their nearest store. These items include spare parts for cars and home appliances as well as fashion accessories such as bags, shoes, hats etc. The concept according to which pre-selected designs are printed in store is similar to what was found in various pop up stores throughout Japan.