Additive technologies: current status and challenges

Additive technologies firmly occupy the modern information space. Many people understand the principles of this technology because educational institutions widely use simple devices like 3D pens, making the technology accessible even to children. Science and technology communicators inform society about the vast potential and transformative prospects of additive technologies. However, the additive technology industry has not yet shown a satisfactory pace of development. Currently, the technology, despite its immense potential, does not receive the proper impetus for mass adoption. One major reason for this stagnation is the absence of effective tools to protect the intellectual property of 3D printing models.