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Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Designs industrial parts specifically for 3D printing rather than traditional methods
£45k–£95k Deep tech
What it involves
Redesigns components to exploit 3D printing's unique capabilities — complex geometries, lightweighting, part consolidation — that traditional manufacturing can't achieve.
Skills & knowledge needed
3D printing (metal/polymer)Design for additive manufacturingCADMaterials scienceQuality testing
Why it's emerging now
Aerospace, medical and automotive industries are moving from prototyping to production-grade 3D printing.
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