It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined with other trends like mass personalization.

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In this article, I look at some of the surprising things that can now be created with 3D printers. What Can 3D Printing Be Used For?

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Here Are 10 Amazing Examples Adobe Stock How does 3D printing work? 3D printing (also known as “additive manufacturing”) involves creating a 3D object from a digital file, building it up layer by layer. So, if you were to slice a finished 3D printed object open, you’d be able to see each of the thin layers, a bit like rings in a tree trunk. Before printing anything, you need a 3D model of the object you’re trying to create. The computer model is […]

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