AM is a part-creation process where material is built up over time in repetitive fashion typically by adding material in layers. It is considered fourth generation industrial revolution technology, a component of what is recently being called Industry 4.0 and in the consumer space is commonly called 3D Printing.

For all the argument we are currently having regarding immigration throughout the world, when it comes down to innovation many governments are overlooking the huge opportunity that this flow of international talent brings. Innovation feeds off on diversity of thought, and shines when there are restrictive conditions that forces creativity.