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Explaining the Future: The 3D Printing Revolution by Christopher Barnatt [Video]

Christopher Barnatt of ExplainingTheFuture.com discusses 3D printing of today and where the technology is headed in this primer video.

Key topics in the video:

  • Additive product creation
  • 3d printing applications: eyewear, shoes, chocolate
  • Digital designs marketplaces
  • Local manufacturing and reduced shipping costs
  • Reduced waste in the manufacturing process
  • Decomposition and digital recycling
  • Open-source hardware designs and DIY
  • Low-cost 3D printers targeted at mainstream consumers