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Implementation Scenarios for 3DP

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There are many ways to implement 3D printing to gain a commercial advantage. This chapter provides a detailed examination of the various business models that are currently being employed within the industry, focusing on home, retail, and outsourced manufacturing bureaus. Subsequently the work considers prospects for future approaches to implementation, exploring a range of potential opportunities that may be employed competitively in the near future.

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Ryan, M. (2020). Implementation Scenarios for 3DP. In: Eyers, D. (eds) Managing 3D Printing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23323-5_2

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