THE STANDARDIZATION PROCESS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING – CASE STUDIES

The paper presents an analysis of the standardization process in the area of Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) technology in terms of both the technological process, qualifications of employees operating 3D printers and the safety of their operation. In addition, the article pays special attention to issues related to currently existing standards in the area of both research and typically industrial issues, i.e. related to ordering 3D printing by customers and implementing additive production on customer request. In addition, issues related to currently developed standards and those indicated for development in the future were described. The analysis was carried out based on the currently existing international standards ISO and ASTM, as well as using the Web of Science database. As shown by the review of current literature and analysis of activities in the area of standardization, 3D printing, despite over 40 years of existence, is still a technology that is developing and requires the creation of appropriate conditions through the standardization process, both national and international.