Technology advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) are astounding and are predicted to usher in the next industrial revolution. Because of its special abilities for customization and diversity, additive manufacturing (AM) is progressively displacing traditional manufacturing techniques in various applications. This book offers a highly thorough and current information about several AM technology kinds, their individual benefits, drawbacks, and prospective applications. The thorough textbook 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: Principles and Applications immerses readers in the world of additive manufacturing. This book provides an introduction to several additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, including common standards, current market trends, and liquid, solid, and powder-based AM systems.Easy to understand, this book is a good introduction to anyone interested in obtaining a better understanding of AM. For people working in the industry, this book will provide information on new methods and practices, as well as recent research and development in the field. For professional readers, this book provides a comprehensive guide to distinguish between the different technologies, and will help them make better decisions regarding which technology they should use. For the general public, this book sheds some light on the fast-moving AM field.In this edition, new AM standards (e.g. Standard of Terminology and Classification of AM systems) and format standards will be included, Furthermore, the listing of new machines and systems, materials, and software; as well as new case studies and applications in industries that have recently adopted AM (such as the Marine and Offshore industry) have also been incorporated.