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How 3D Printing works

The Vision, Innovation and TechnologiesBehind Inkjet 3D Printing

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introDuction

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improvecommunicationwithintheproductdevelopmentorganization;

shortendesigncycles;

putsuperiorproductsonthemarketaheadofthecompetition;

stretchR&Ddollars;

improveaccuracy;

eliminatecostlymistakes;

triggerunexpectedideas;

driveinnovationandquality;and

improvecollaborationamongengineering,sales,marketingandtheexecutiveteam.

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tHe evolution o 3D Printing

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First Generation 3D printing arrives

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First Generation

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Second Generation Third Generation


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How Does 3D Printing work?

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tecHnologY BAseD on Delivering sPeeD, AorDABilitY, eAse o use, AccurAcY AnD color

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Aordability

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The average $2-$3 USD per in3 ($0.12-$0.18 per cm3) cost

reers to cubic inches (cubic centimeters) o solid part,

not the empty volume within the build. This means an

8.75 in3 (143 cm3) model like the one above costs about

$22 USD to produce.


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