
Anecdotal evidence suggests worldwide levels of filings in the 3D-print technology field presently is in order of about 10 times that of filings that occurred in 2007, says Sam Park, principal at SAMPARK & CO in Sydney.
“The increase of patent applications for 3D printing is mainly due to market driven opportunities in the on demand manufacture of widgets/products or replacement parts.”
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Gopinath AS
Gopinath AS is a Partner with K&S Partners and has over 13 years of experience in the mechanical engineering & design domains.