A framework used to provide support.
In additive manufacturing, scaffolding refers to build material deposited to hold up and support some other material. It may refer to a support structure created to support a sintered part during sintering (also called kiln furniture) or to support material during a build. In bio-printing, a scaffold is built as a substrate on which to grow tissue. Scaffolding may be built from the build material or support material.
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