Chapter 7: Quality 4.0 in Additive Manufacturing: New Manufacturing Technologies and Quality Standards

The integration of Quality 4.0 into additive manufacturing (AM) represents a transformative leap in modern production paradigms. This chapter explores how digitalization and advanced technologies reshape quality management systems within AM processes. Quality 4.0, grounded in Industry 4.0 principles, leverages technologies such as Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cyber-physical systems to establish more agile, data-driven, and precise quality control mechanisms. AM, widely known as 3D printing, offers significant benefits such as design flexibility, reduced material waste, and sustainable production. However, it also introduces complex challenges for quality management due to its unique production dynamics. This chapter analyzes the synergistic relationship between Quality 4.0 and AM, highlighting how real-time data collection, automated monitoring, and adaptive standards are redefining production quality. Emphasis is placed on how new quality standards and digital tools are being developed to maintain compliance and enhance efficiency across each production stage. By examining case studies and current research, the chapter aims to provide a roadmap for implementing Quality 4.0 principles in AM environments. The findings suggest that the convergence of these two innovations not only elevates product quality but also supports organizational competitiveness and strategic agility in rapidly evolving markets.