3D printing techologies
1. FDM/FFF
1.1. Cartesian
The principle of the printer's movement is based on three linear axes, with the extruder pushing the material along the X and Z axes. The build platform moves along the Y axis. As a result, the build platform is rectangular in shape for most printers.
Source: Zaklad do 3D Tisku s Jozefom Prušom – Jozef Pruša