ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING – ENABLING DIGITAL ARTISANS

Abstract New technologies have always been disruptive for established systems and processes. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is proving to be one such process which has the potential disrupt handicraft its manufacturing AM customisable, adopt multiple materials not restricted by process. Our research discusses this global phenomenon with case studies highlights growth of a new kind professionals known as ‘Digital Artisans’. These artisans will assimilate latest cultural practices societies create genre products. The evolution majorly led people who an equal inclination towards art science can act bridge between handicrafts technology. development supported academics that serve cradle expose them AM, design handicraft. Its also help in paving contemporary utilise strength algorithms, artificial intelligence, CAD software traditional aesthetics future.