The future of 3D print technology : Revival of backyard builder

Abstract

The manufacturing of Japan is in the state of extravagant cost competition. This situation has the problem by the business system that requires mass-producing. But the consumers are not requesting the mass-productions. It is necessary to develop the high quality and low cost manufacturing technique for the small lot productions. We think that 3D print technology is a key. It has another attractive ability. It is to be able to add the advanced function and difficult shape to the products.