3-D Printing

3D Printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three-dimensional objects from a digital file. Since its conception in the '80s, 3D Printing has graduated from being a novelty to having an enterprise focus with widespread usage in diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, technology and medical. Of late, 3D Printing technology has ventured into creative sectors like fashion and gaming. The technology has even found application in the sports industry for the development of custom protective gear and spike plates for soccer shoes. The retail sector has also deployed the technology for manufacturing jewelry and home decor items, among others. This theme focuses on companies developing the 3D printing process and the technology to run the same, the distributors and retail firms distributing it, and firms that use it to create their products.