3D printing catapults R&D into the fast lane

摘要

Originally pretty much an additive polymer technology during its inception in the '80s, 3D printing now enables designers to create prototypes of any shape or geometry with great efficiency, using a variety of processes, materials, and types of digital input. It has been used in manufacturing, medical, industry, and sociocultural sectors. It can be used to transform food into shapes, make bikinis, shoes and dresses, automobile parts, or even enameled pottery, and more. If you want to keep up developments in the additive manufacturing market, don't blink your eyes. Here are some recent developments.