This book presents investigations into various additive manufacturing technologies for industrial applications. From a product development perspective, it specifies aspects that influence the value chain, technical and economic factors for industrial use, as well as packaging and post-processing processes aimed at improving component quality. To evaluate the potential for application, methods and tools for component design, as well as for process analysis and optimization, are also presented. The realization of modified design objectives, such as the production of ultra-lightweight components, is further analyzed through the use of new materials. Various case studies from research and industry illustrate current applications of additive manufacturing and describe future developments for practical implementation.