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3D Printing Grows, But is It an Industrial Revolution?

Posted July 18th, 2014 at 2:04 pm (UTC-4)
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The potential of 3D printing is unmistakable, even though the industry has just begun to scratch the surface of that potential. Consumer 3D printers are just making their debut in U.S. stores. Their industrial counterparts are already complementing manufacturing in developed countries, even as others assess their market growth potential. But is this a new […]

3-D Printing Brings New Promise for Developing World

Posted December 20th, 2013 at 3:30 pm (UTC-4)
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The growth of three dimensional (3-D) printing technology brings opportunities scientific, entrepreneurial – even culinary.  Some people are using the devices to build custom creations out of chocolate. “I don’t know if it’s good chocolate,” said Prabhjot Singh, Director of Additive Manufacturing at General Electric (GE), which uses 3-D printers to make parts for aviation […]