What’s stopping 3D printing from growing faster? We often hear about how 3D printing provides us with design freedom, part consolidation, zero tooling, and just-in-time inventory. The list of technical advantages it provides is endless. Even though 3D printing yields us with a number of benefits, companies are still struggling to find ways to incorporate the technology into their product development and manufacturing operations.
Wohler’s Report 2014 says that 3D printing or additive manufacturing makes up to less than 2% of the entire manufacturing market. It is because this technology, also termed by the…