Additive manufacturing techniques have inherent advantages in prototyping compared to traditional processes during new product development. They have become almost a subject of consultation and mandatory application in academic and business spaces related to the design and development of new products. The information starts from a computer-aided design file and is then converted into a stereolithography file. This document presents the different options currently available, analyzing their

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... cteristics, benefits and possible disadvantages. Additionally, the development and application perspectives of this important process are presented.