3D Printing: Developing Countries Perspectives
Abstract
For the past decade, 3D printing (3DP) has become popular due to availability of low-cost 3D printers such as RepRap and Fab@Home; and better software, which offers a broad range of manufacturing platform that enables users to create customizable products. 3DP offers everybody with the power to convert a digital design into a three dimensional physical object. While the application of 3DP in developing countries is still at an early stage, the technology application promises vast solutions to existing problems. This paper presents a critical review of the current state of art of 3DP with a particular focus on developing countries. Moreover, it discusses the challenges, opportunities and future insights of 3DP in developing countries. This paper will serve as a basis for discussion and further research on this area.
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@article{arxiv.1410.5349,
title = {3D Printing: Developing Countries Perspectives},
author = {Fredrick R. Ishengoma and Adam B. Mtaho},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1410.5349},
year = {2014}
}
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4 pages, International Journal of Computer Applications Volume 104-Number 11, 2014