In 2009 the patents for FDM 3D printing expired, enabling a new frontier of innovation and the rise of affordable desktop 3D printers. It had dawned on the world that very soon, people would have machines in their homes that could make anything they wanted. The media was buzzing, we were excited, and many people were afraid of guns.
Since then, the 3D printing industry has been growing at a steady and healthy rate. Increasingly companies are adopting the technology into their workflow; there are 3D printers in schools, universities and homes.
So, now we live in the era of digital manufacturing, how much do you know? Do you think you’re an expert in 3D printing? Put your knowledge to the test by taking our 3D printing quiz.
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