3D Printers e-Activity
Research the latest software and technology trends surrounding 3D printers. Focus your research on the growth of the 3D printing market. Be prepared to discuss.
Research the internet for details regarding the most popular 3D printers that are sold for the consumer market. Pay particular attention to the capabilities, or lack thereof, which would have the greatest influence on your purchasing decision. Be prepared to discuss.
From the first e-Activity, speculate on whether 3D printers will sustain positive market growth and popularity or whether they will fall to just another ‘boom' / ‘bust' product / technology. Provide a rationale for your response.
From the second e-Activity, identify the three (3) most popular 3D printers on the market today and discuss the manner in which you would use such a device today or in the future. Other than cost, identify the major capabilities that these devices are missing that preclude your purchase. Provide a rationale for your response.