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http://dx.doi.org/10.14775/ksmpe.2016.15.2.104

Successful Examples of 3D Printing Technology-based Start-up Enterprises  

Shim, Jin-Hyung (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Polytechnic University)
Yun, Won Soo (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Polytechnic University)
Ko, Tae Jo (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers / v.15, no.2, 2016 , pp. 104-110 More about this Journal
Abstract
The process of three-dimensional (3D) printing (also known as "rapid prototyping" and "additive manufacturing") uses computer-created digital models to produce 3D objects with a desired shape by stacking materials through a layer-by-layer process. The industrial potential and feasibility of 3D printing technology were recently highlighted in President Obama's State of the Union address in 2013. Since his speech, worldwide investment in and attention toward 3D printing technology have increased explosively. In addition, a number of 3D printing technology-based start-up companies have been established and evaluated as emerging enterprises making successful business models. In this paper, successful start-up companies (domestic and overseas) based on 3D printing technology will be reviewed.
Keywords
3D printing; Start-up Company; Successful Business Model;
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