# 5D Printing Machines Ultra-Strong Printed Parts Can Be Made with Five-Axis Additive Manufacturing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5d-printing References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/139742/mitsubishi-electric-5d-printing/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fomi0V_xl4k) There are now many products that are [printed in 3D](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3), as well as a few explorations in 4D and 5D printing. 5D printing is another name for [five-axis additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heygears1), which means that print beds are designed to rock on two axes. Benefits of manufacturing in this way include printed parts that are more effective with material use and can take more pressure, since there is less stress that collects at the seams. [Mitsubishi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-air-conditioner) Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) is currently experimenting with this kind of printing technology. William Yerazunis, Senior Principal Research Scientist at MERL says: "5D printing does requires a lot of analysis and it does require knowing how the part will be used, but when you can make a part that's five times stronger, that really changes how you think about 3D-printed parts." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **5D Printing:** Opportunity to create stronger and more efficient 3D-printed parts through five-axis additive manufacturing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** Adoption of 5D printing technology can revolutionize the manufacturing industry, enabling the production of stronger and more durable components. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seven-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j850-pro.md) - [Metal-Capable 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxg-xii-600.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-multijet.md) - [Innovative 3D Printing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-3d-printing.md) - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md) - [Dual-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdm-3d-printers.md) - [Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [Comprehensive Industrial 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker.md)