Additive manufacturing processes are ‘tool-less’. The part geometry is determined by the machine elements (nozzle
geometry, beam spot size, etc.) that form the base voxels and the tool paths or masks that determine where the voxels are
created. They do not require a separate cutting or shaping tool.Additive manufacturing processes are also ‘fixture-less’. They
generate no or low forces so gravity and friction are usually enough to keep the parts in place