Research Article

3D Printing: Developing Countries Perspectives

by  Fredrick R. Ishengoma, Adam B. Mtaho
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 104 - Issue 11
Published: October 2014
Authors: Fredrick R. Ishengoma, Adam B. Mtaho
10.5120/18249-9329
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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 },
                        year    = { 2014 },
                        volume  = { 104 },
                        number  = { 11 },
                        pages   = { 30-34 },
                        doi     = { 10.5120/18249-9329 },
                        publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA }
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                        %A Adam B. Mtaho
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                        %J International Journal of Computer Applications
                        %V 104
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                        %P 30-34
                        %R 10.5120/18249-9329
                        %I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
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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Keywords

Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping.

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