As the technology continues to improve, the potential applications are only getting more creative.
While the novelty of 3D printing is slowly fading, and the idea that something — anything — is 3D printed is its most important attribute, the process remains largely untapped by those serving retail, events, and corporate graphics segments. And while the ability to print in three dimensions is amazing, especially for large-format applications, 3D printing is not a “magic thing maker.” In reality, the printer makes a shape. The intended result, the thing, still requires …