3D printing: potentially thrilling, but flawed

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Interesting short post on the prospects of 3D printers from the perspective of procurement officers. Yes, there are lots of potential upsides, particularly in relation to costs, but there are also significant obstacles that would need to be addressed prior to any wide-scale adoption. Chief among these are concerns about copyright protection and intellectual property, as well as the issue of liability on 3D printed products.