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Martin SFP Bryant
FounderMartin SFP Bryant is the founder of UK startup newsletter PreSeed Now and technology and media consultancy Big Revolution. He was previously Martin SFP Bryant is the founder of UK startup newsletter PreSeed Now and technology and media consultancy Big Revolution. He was previously Editor-in-Chief at TNW.
3D printing is a rapidly developing technology that allows simple objects to be perfectly replicated. While still at an early stage, the potential of the field is truly world-changing.
This infographic from Sculpteo is a great introduction to the world of 3D printing.
Figures relating to industry growth and future industry growth are sourced from the Wohlers Report 2011.
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