3D 프린팅 기술 기반 창업 성공 사례

The process of three-dimensional (3D) printing (also known as “rapid prototyping” and “additivemanufacturing”) uses computer-created digital models to produce 3D objects with a desired shape by stackingmaterials through a layer-by-layer process. The industrial potential and feasibility of 3D printing technologywere 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 asemerging enterprises making successful business models. In this paper, successful start-up companies (domesticand overseas) based on 3D printing technology will be reviewed.