3-D printing will upend conventional manufacturing
As 3-D printing becomes increasingly affordable, manufacturers will be challenged by customised products
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In this article
- 3-D printing to date
- Modelling and prototyping
- Impact on conventional manufacturing
- Investment in 3-D printing
- Short- and medium-term impact
- Potential downsides
- Outlook
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