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How 3D printers are impacting small business

September 10, 2017

A few years ago, a 3D printer would have cost you at least $10,000, but now you can buy a consumer 3D printer for less than $2,000, and professional printers start at $5,000. Small business can use 3D printing for making prototypes for products, promotional items, replacement parts for appliances and machinery etc.

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How 3D printers are impacting small business