The 2020 vision for 3D printing and digital manufacturing

Automated assembly is going to arrive, with industries seamlessly integrating multi-part assemblies – including combinations of 3D printed metal and plastic parts. Factors such as processing temperatures mean that currently there is no ‘super printer’ that can do all things intrinsically, like print metal and plastic parts alike. However, improvements in automation mean we will see more simultaneous production.
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