Study Projects Mainstream Adoption of 3D Printing

A new study has been released by Gartner Inc., which details 3D printing's move from niche markets to the mainstream. In "How 3D Printing Disrupts Business and Creates New Opportunities" Gartner urges enterprises to become early adopters of 3D printing and to begin experimenting with this new technology.

Gartner's study explains, “The material science behind 3D printing processes and materials will continue to progress, and affordable 3D printers are lowering the cost of entry into manufacturing. As a result, the 3D printer market will continue moving from niche adoption to broad acceptance, driven by lower printer prices, the potential for cost and time savings, greater capabilities, and improved performance that drives benefits and markets.”

Massive Dynamics Inc. is embracing the mainstream adoption of Additive Manufacturing.

“Companies worldwide are quickly recognizing the broad implications of the 3D Technologies. The public is becoming better educated on the potential they have as consumers to individualize their purchases,” states Massive Dynamics President, Oscar Hines. “3D printing is accelerating to the mainstream, it is our goal to makes this technology readily available and affordable to the general public.”