Advantages and Disadvantages

What are some advantages of 3D printing? 

Accessibility: In the past, only tech experts and professionals had access to this technology. 3-D desktop printer is accessible virtually anywhere such as at home, businesses, hospitals and schools.
 

Affordable pricing

Affordable pricing: promoted greater accessibility allowing everyone to benefit from this emerging technology. Additionally, the economical pricing of 3D printing will also result in an increase in the number of users interested in this cutting edge technology. 

Huge Variety/Customization: Any object can be easily printed regardless of whether it is a toy, decorative item, or office supply. It does not matter how complex the design, 3D printing has opened the door to an infinite possibility of shapes and sizes that can also be customized to the customer’s needs.
 
Constant improving prototyping/ increasing productivity:it can boost productivity with a high number of prototypes in less time than conventional methods. Designers can instantly improve their prototypes, increasing efficiency and the effectiveness of an organization. Perfection can be achieved in a matter of hours; businesses that use this technique can achieve comparative advantage over their competitors.

Eco-friendly

Improved Life Quality & Welfare: 3D printing has the potential to increase the quality of life and welfare since any essential parts or models can easily be created for the use of education, medical & health, military, automotive, lifestyle and a variety of other purposes.

Eco-friendly: 3D printing is also considered environment friendly since it produces less waste compared to other techniques.

 

 

What are some disadvantages of 3D printing?

Copyrights violation

Violation of copyrights: Technology such as this can be misused resulting in the rise of many ethical concerns. As any desired object can be printed, an owner of a 3D printer can print objects that are protected by copyrights. By cutting off the availability of 3D printer design of the protected work can help to protect the copyrights. However, it is nearly impossible to remove the availability of all the existing design files on the internet.

Harm authenticity: 3D printing will also give rise to copyright infringement increasing the amount of counterfeit products that will damage the authenticity and demand for many brands. As a result, many businesses producing a unique product may suffer from the growth of 3D printing.

Printing dangerous weapons

Printing Weapons: Another major disadvantage is the ability to print dangerous objects such as plastic guns, knives, or any other object that could be used as a weapon. This transformation technology will make it easier for criminals and terrorists to bring weapons in public places such as an airport with ease and without the possibility of detection.

Scan & Fraud: 3D printers can be used to scan and print I.D. and credit cards, car keys, as well as a multiplicity of other private belongings.