3D printing: developing countries perspectives

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dc.creatorIshengoma, Fredrick R.
dc.creatorMtaho, Adam B.
dc.date2021-05-06T11:11:03Z
dc.date2021-05-06T11:11:03Z
dc.date2014
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-20T13:47:44Z
dc.date.available2022-10-20T13:47:44Z
dc.descriptionAbstract. Full-text article available at: https://doi.org/10.5120/18249-9329
dc.descriptionFor the past decade, 3D printing (3DP) has become popular due to availability of low-cost 3D printers such as RepRap and Fab@Home; and better software, which offers a broad range of manufacturing platform that enables users to create customizable products. 3DP offers everybody with the power to convert a digital design into a three dimensional physical object. While the application of 3DP in developing countries is still at an early stage, the technology application promises vast solutions to existing problems. This paper presents a critical review of the current state of art of 3DP with a particular focus on developing countries. Moreover, it discusses the challenges, opportunities and future insights of 3DP in developing countries. This paper will serve as a basis for discussion and further research on this area.
dc.identifierIshengoma, F. R., & Mtaho, A. B. (2014). 3D printing: developing countries perspectives. International Journal of Computer Applications, 104(11), 30-34.
dc.identifierDOI: https://doi.org/10.5120/18249-9329
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/2972
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/2972
dc.languageen
dc.publisherFoundation of Computer Science
dc.subjectDeveloping countries
dc.subject3D Printing
dc.subjectReprap
dc.subjectManufacturing platform
dc.subjectDigital design
dc.subjectThree dimensional
dc.subjectPhysical object
dc.title3D printing: developing countries perspectives
dc.typeArticle

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