by Bill Decker | Jun 1, 2014 | Industry Statistics, Legal
First it sold select 3D printers in stores, then it sold print-by-mail services in Europe — now Staples is offering US customers a chance to print objects on-demand and on-site. The company’s launch event is focusing on the fun side of 3D printing, serving...
by Bill Decker | Jun 1, 2014 | Industry Statistics
Who Uses 3D Printing? Well, that’s like saying “who uses the Internet?” At least 10 years from now those questions will sound the same. However, outsiders and newcomers to this industry want to know who has embraced it and who is likely to embrace it. Background The...
by Bill Decker | May 16, 2014 | Industry Statistics, Media
Here are the 3 top things to know about the 3D Printing revolution: 1. The up-front investment is significant, but running costs are low. Consumer-grade desktop 3-D printers range from $500 to about $3,500. Once this investment is made, then the plastic material is...
by Bill Decker | May 3, 2014 | Industry Statistics, Legal
The overall success rates of 3D printing use cases in emerging regions will escalate for three main reasons: the increasing ease of access and commoditization of the technology; ROI; and because it simplifies supply chain issues with getting medical devices to these...
by Bill Decker | Mar 27, 2014 | Industry Statistics
Understanding tech’s next big game changer. 1. Massive environmental impacts Traditional manufacturing is often wasteful and dirty. In many ways, 3D printing lessens that waste and the carbon footprint manufacturing has on the Earth. (I). Fewer wasted materials:...
by Bill Decker | Mar 18, 2014 | Business, Industry Statistics, Manufacturing, Uncategorized
Listen to the 3D Printing Podcast Or click the audio file below This is interview number 2 of a 3 part series. In this 3D Printing Podcast, Bill Decker interviews Brad Feld, Managing Director of the Foundry Group (http://www.foundrygroup.com). He asks Brad directly...
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