An additive manufacturing process that creates a product one layer at a time using a nozzle similar to those in inkjet printers is Blank______.

The additive manufacturing process you are referring to is called "Fused Deposition Modeling" (FDM). FDM works by extruding thermoplastic materials through a heated nozzle, building up the product layer by layer in a manner similar to inkjet printing. This technique is widely used in 3D printing due to its ability to create complex geometries and its material versatility. The process begins with a digital 3D model, which is sliced into layers, allowing the printer to construct each layer sequentially while the nozzle moves in the X and Y directions, then the build platform lowers to accommodate the next layer.