3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been available for commercial use since 1986. Early on, 3D printing took on a hobbyist role. Now, however, industries have begun using additive manufacturing to their advantage. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Large industries such as automotive, aerospace and medicine may see a steep rise in the use of additive manufacturing in the coming years. Many companies have already been using 3D printing to make models and prototypes of products, whether that is buildings or cars. More recently, however, companies such as Cadillac have been using 3D printing as a way of streamlining end-use elements for cars. With both plastic and metal 3D printed parts, Celestiq, Cadillac’s sedan, is a lighter car that saves hundreds of thousands of dollars in manufacturing costs. Related: New 3D printing technology uses soundwaves Additive manufacturing On the whole, additive manufacturing is more sustainable than other production methods.…