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Additive manufacturing (AM) is a transformative technology that has rapidly grown over the past decade. Laser additive manufacturing (LAM) realizes a multitude of customized medical applications, such as prosthetics or implants. Today, a wide range of biocompatible materials is available for LAM, and yet further processes for metals, plastics or ceramics are under development. This book introduces laser-based additive manufacturing methods and reviews the types of lasers widely used in 3D printing machines