Now 3D Systems and Formlabs have settled their differences we thought it was time to take a look at the design of the desktop 3D printer, which shook up an industry.
“We have a huge supply chain, with an enormous amount of leverage and capability. We want to see everybody taking advantage of it,” says Josh Valman at RPD International.
Comparing processes for prototyping isn't easy — Tim Plunkett starts to get to grips with two of the top contenders, stereolithography and selective laser sintering.