Because of the customized and often low-quantity nature of many medical components, additive manufacturing (AM) is well-suited for the medical sector. 3D printing technology allows for precision without increased production time, so parts like cutting and drilling guides can follow complex organic contours that would be difficult to produce accurately with conventional manufacturing. Not only can AM be used for prototyping machine and medical device components, but there is also a rise in point-of-care 3D printing to deliver custom same-day patient-unique solutions.