As low-cost 3D printing begins to evolve, many have suggested its ability to transform the developing world in one way or another. The conversion of plastic refuse to 3D printable material by companies like ProtoPrint comes to mind, as does the W. Afate 3D printer, a 3D printer developed in Togo and made from discarded electronic components. One organization at the forefront of this space is techfortrade, a nonprofit that uses emerging technology to shrink the gap between rich and poor in the developing world. To outline the exact impact that the technology could have on developing nations, the founder and CEO of techfortrade William Hoyle has worked with lecturer and author Thomas Birtchnell to publish a book on the subject, titled 3D Printing for Development in the Global South.…
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