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India Expands Three‑Dimensional Printing Strategy to Boost Innovation

The National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing, started in 2022, has trained more than 150,000 people and supported 56 start‑up companies.

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Key Points

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Training goal exceeded: 150,000 people versus the target of 100,000.

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Support for 56 start‑ups and development of 65 indigenous technologies.

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Phase 2 will emphasize intellectual property, affordable equipment, and defence applications.

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Goal to achieve 5% of the worldwide three‑dimensional printing market and add about one billion U.S. dollars to the country's gross domestic product.

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Summary

It has led to the creation of 65 home‑grown technologies used in sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, electronics, and construction.

The upcoming Phase 2 plan will focus on turning these inventions into commercial products, strengthening the supply chain, and encouraging international collaboration.

By promoting three‑dimensional printing, India aims to capture a larger share of the global market, reduce reliance on imports, and create skilled jobs.

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New Words to Learn

13 words
additive manufacturing
A process of creating objects by adding material layer by layer, rather than cutting away material.
three‑dimensional printing
A technology that builds physical items from digital designs using successive layers of material.
layer
A thin, flat piece of material placed on top of another to build up an object.
polymer
A type of plastic material made of many linked molecules.
ceramic
A hard, heat‑resistant material such as pottery or advanced engineering ceramics.
composite
A material made from two or more different substances to combine their strengths.
biomaterial
Material that can safely interact with living tissue, often used for medical implants.
artificial intelligence
Computer systems that can learn from data and make decisions.
computer‑aided design
Using computer software to create detailed drawings and models of objects.
aerospace
Technology related to aircraft and spacecraft.
defence
Activities and equipment used to protect a nation.
photonic
Related to the use of light in technology.
gross domestic product
The total value of all goods and services produced in a country.
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