Abstract: Applying additive manufacturing (AM), also termed as three-dimensional printing (3D printing), is an emerging technology for creating objects by sequential layering. Recently, the exponential research on improving mechanical performance of 3D printed productions by introducing continuous fibre-reinforcement has contributed to develop high-performance polymeric composites. In the present review, by introducing brief history of AM technique for polymerics, the positive influence on improving performance of printed productions resulted from technology- and material-revolution were described. Following that, the review focused on the mechanism of the fused deposition modelling (FDM) method for fabricating continuous fibre reinforced composites, as well as the advantages and problems of the mechanical performance for productions. Additionally, the probable contributing factors were reviewed herein from the aspects of materials, process parameters and meso/microstructures of the printed composites. The review might be helpful to the readers who are concerning with the issues of the FDM technique.