This document discusses the opportunities and challenges of additive manufacturing. It outlines opportunities in areas like manufacturing, arts/entertainment, apparel, medicine, education, and more. However, it also notes challenges like a lack of awareness about what additive manufacturing is and how it works. It argues that to overcome these challenges, the additive manufacturing industry needs to work collectively with a unified message to raise awareness and leverage standards organizations and industry events.
24. Leverage | Overcome3DSUGCollaboration amongst vendorsUniting users¡°To encourage and coordinate technical information exchange between owners and operators.¡±
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