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3D Printing: Developing Countries Perspectives

by Fredrick R. Ishengoma, Adam B. Mtaho
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 104 - Number 11
Year of Publication: 2014
Authors: Fredrick R. Ishengoma, Adam B. Mtaho
10.5120/18249-9329

Fredrick R. Ishengoma, Adam B. Mtaho . 3D Printing: Developing Countries Perspectives. International Journal of Computer Applications. 104, 11 ( October 2014), 30-34. DOI=10.5120/18249-9329

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author = { Fredrick R. Ishengoma, Adam B. Mtaho },
title = { 3D Printing: Developing Countries Perspectives },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { October 2014 },
volume = { 104 },
number = { 11 },
month = { October },
year = { 2014 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 30-34 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume104/number11/18249-9329/ },
doi = { 10.5120/18249-9329 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
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Abstract

For 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.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping.