Emergence of Home Manufacturing in the Developed World: Return on Investment for Open-Source 3-D Printers

Through reduced 3-D printer cost, increased usability, and greater material selection, additive manufacturing has transitioned from business manufacturing to the average prosumer. This study serves as a representative model for the potential future of 3-D printing in the average American household b...

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Main Authors: Emily E. Petersen, Joshua Pearce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Technologies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/5/1/7

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