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The big question: how long will it take for this form of manufacturing to achieve the cost effectiveness of current methods? The bottom line for everyone, inclu
by aoporto 15y ago
The big question: how long will it take for this form of manufacturing to achieve the cost effectiveness of current methods? The bottom line for everyone, including consumers, is cost. Don't forget about quality control.
Let's also not assume that we will always be the most innovative. We have to make sure that the current and next generation of students get the quality education they need in math and science to keep us dominant in Tech. Interesting article but lots of assumptions and unanswered questions.
- oelewapperke 15y ago3d printing doesn't have to match current manufacturing costs to be effective. 3d printing can be done on location, with local materials, 90% unattended. So while materials are going to be more expensive for 3d printers, everything else will be way cheaper : no transport costs tiny labour costs much cheaper design costs (because it will open machine design to massive competition) much less taxes (no export, import taxes) much less administration