The additive manufacturing sector has seen significant growth in recent years owing to growing demand for customized products and complex geometries in various sectors, including automotive, defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, manufacturing, and energy. AI has a wide range of applications in additive manufacturing at various levels and is a key contributor to the sector's growing adoption. Rapid growth in edge computing power, robotics, high-speed connectivity, and optimization of AI models has been a key facilitator of modern additive manufacturing. The key enabling technologies are expected to continue to grow, enabling increased efficiency, lower power consumption, and reduced size over the next 5 to 7 years.

• What are the major developments accelerating the growth of AI-driven additive manufacturing?
• Which types of AI in additive manufacturing are poised for immense growth throughout the 3D printing process?
• What are the emerging megatrends, key technologies, regional advancements, and new business models redefining the future of the patent and funding landscapes?