It's a technology that some have said will bring in a Fourth Industrial Revolution.Discover how 3D printing actually works, what industries it is revolutionising, and how it will (or won't) change every aspect of the world we live in.
A brief history of the creation of objects
3D printing vs. traditional manufacturing
Should we really call it "printing"?
Early versions of 3D printing
Patents & 3D printing
Lowering of costs of 3D printing
3D printing & prototyping
Recent cost reductions in 3D printing
Revolutionising the global supply chain
Example of a British car manufacturer
3D printing "anything"
3D printing in space
Settlements on Mars
3D printing a cup, a new ear, and a full English breakfast
The implications of 3D printing on the world we live in
3D printing guns & criticisms of 3D printing
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