Aerosol Jet Printing (AJP) is an emerging contactless direct write approach aimed at the production of fine features on a wide
range of substrates. Originally developed for the manufacture of electronic circuitry, the technology has been explored for a range
of applications, including, active and passive electronic components, actuators, sensors, as well as a variety of selective chemical
and biological responses. Freeform deposition, coupled with a relatively large stand-off distance, is enabling researchers to
produce devices with increased geometric complexity compared to conventional manufacturing or more commonly used direct
write approaches. Wide material compatibility, high resolution and independence of orientation have provided novelty in a
number of applications when AJP is conducted as a digitally driven approach for integrated manufacture. This overview of
the technology will summarise the underlying principles of AJP, review applications of the technology and discuss the hurdles to
more widespread industry adoption. Finally, this paper will hypothesise where gains may be realised through this assistive
manufacturing process.