Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an outstanding technology and performs a significant role in the fabrication of sensors as compared to conventional methods of fabrication, such as subtractive manufacturing. In this review paper, fabrication of general-purpose sensors using traditional manufacturing and 3D printing has been discussed. All possible sensors, including mechanical sensors, electronic sensors, biosensors, and chemical sensors can be fabricated using 3D printing technologies in a cost-effective, rapid and eco-friendly manner. Among various 3D printing technologies, fused deposition modelling and inkjet printing method have been prominently utilized. With the advent of new materials and flexibility in the printing process, these technologies show immense advantages and potential in the development of sensors. Future sensing applications include advanced biosensors for tissue engineering, high-performance sensing capabilities, such as high power sensors and improvement in multifunctional sensors.

与传统的制造方法（例如减法制造）相比，三维（3D）打印是一项杰出的技术，在传感器的制造中起着重要作用。在这篇综述文章中，已经讨论了使用传统制造和3D打印制造通用传感器的方法。所有可能的传感器，包括机械传感器，电子传感器，生物传感器和化学传感器，都可以使用3D打印技术以具有成本效益，快速且环保的方式制造。在各种3D打印技术中，融合沉积建模和喷墨打印方法已得到显着利用。随着新材料的出现和印刷过程的灵活性，这些技术在传感器的开发中显示出巨大的优势和潜力。