3D printing’s post-pandemic potential

The potential of 3D printing is back in the spotlight as we emerge from the pandemic. Its growth has slowed significantly but it's set for a rebound. We look at what's going on and what we can expect in terms of the technology's development in the coming years. As for its impact on world trade, that's still fairly limited and we examine the reasons why

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3D printing set for post-pandemic rebound

The growth of 3D printing plunged in 2020 due to the Covid-19 recession, but the experienced vulnerability of supply chains and the economic recovery…

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3D printing's potential

3D printing is the dominant production technique in some niche markets, but to become a widely used method in manufacturing, further technological…

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3D printing is a threat to world trade but its impact is still limited

The share of 3D printed goods in global manufacturing could rise to 5% over the next two decades. That is a significant increase from the current share of…

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3D printing's post-pandemic potential; the complete report

The growth of 3D printing plunged in 2020 due to the Covid-19 recession. But the experienced vulnerability of supply chains and the economic recovery…