If 2013 was a good year for 3D printing (aka additive manufacturing), the future promises to be even brighter for this rapidly advancing technology. According to a new report from the Freedonia Group, world demand for 3D printers and related materials and software is projected to rise 21% per year to $5 billion in 2017.  While professional uses such as prototyping will continue to account for the majority of demand, the more rapid growth will be seen in production and consumer applications. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Keywords:  Rapid prototyping read more

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Major OEMs Help Spur Surging Global Demand for 3D Printers