The next phase of 3D printing will likely be a combination of the traditional forms of 3D printing we’ve become familiar with, like extrusion processes, with something that might be more accurately described as 3D assembly. For instance, at Hod Lipson’s lab at Columbia University, the 3D printing pioneer is working to print parts that are combined electronic components to form fully functional objects. When this field has really evolved, we will be able to move on from 3D printing parts to complete products, similar to those or better than what we might purchase from a retail store. …
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