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From 1940s to now, the journey of 3D printing technology
19/08/2023 07:02 PM | Click to read full article
From existing as a fictional concept in books in the 1940s to being developed in the 1980s and becoming viable in the 2000s, 3D printing has come a long way, allowing faster and more accurate construction of structures, potentially even in environments not suitable for humans such as in space. India got its first 3D-printed post office in Bengaluru on Friday. So, what is this technology? What are its applications and what are its prospects?
