Pandora's Box.

The article explores the trend in three-dimensional (3-D) printing in the U.S. Topics discussed include the applications of 3-D printers in architecture, household, and medicine. Also mentioned is the impact of this technology on employment wherein the country could minimize reliance to outsourcing...

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Publicado en:	American Prospect Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 19 - 28
Autor principal:	SAGINOR, JEFF
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	American Prospect 2013
Materias:	United States Wages Three-dimensional printing 3-D printers Technological innovations in printing Contracting out Industrial workers Printing industry
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Sumario:	The article explores the trend in three-dimensional (3-D) printing in the U.S. Topics discussed include the applications of 3-D printers in architecture, household, and medicine. Also mentioned is the impact of this technology on employment wherein the country could minimize reliance to outsourcing and increase wages of highly-skilled industrial workers.