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Old 04-30-2019, 10:11 AM  
Busty2
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You might want to look into 3D printing. Do some serious recearch into companies that are extruding affordable housing, or printing prosthetic limbs. There are literally hundreds of new exciting applications for this super fast growing industry.



Forbes
Each year, 3D printing experts and followers eagerly await the Wohlers Report to get their finger on the pulse of the industry. The Wohlers Report 2019 forecasts for 2020 is $15.8 billion for all AM products and services worldwide. The company expects that revenue forecast to climb to $23.9 billion in 2022, and $35.6 billion in 2024.

The 24th annual Wohlers Report mirrors the general state of the industry: Their report grows in page count as does the industry revenue. This year the report is at 369 pages. It is filled with insights and data (lots and lots of data), such as,

Benefits and challenges of designing for AM
Listing of 107 early-stage investments valued at nearly $1.3 billion
The overall materials segment of the industry saw record growth in 2018.
Revenue from metals grew an estimated 41.9%, continuing a five-year streak of more than 40% growth each year.
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