Perhaps when you first heard about ‘3D printer’, you assumed that 3D printing would be quite expensive, or may be too complicated for regular printer users. Fortunately, these were mere assumptions which were not true to the reality. The fact is that not only is 3D printing becoming affordable for small businesses, it is bringing out new and better opportunities that the entrepreneurs didn’t have a few years ago.

With advancements in technology, 3D printers are getting cheaper and more flexible making it accessible to all. Indeed, great news for entrepreneurs that 3D printing is finally starting to render the typical combination of affordability, usefulness and accuracy that make products produced by individuals a profitable entity.

The speed or performance of 3D printer compared to traditional printing methods is far apart.  With built-up 3D printers being capable of manufacturing most objects in hours, the typical classical manufacturing methods will take up several hours or even days or even weeks. Thus, accelerated working methods lead to massive cost savings and drive in more profit.

With the technology becoming affordable, simpler and better, the 3D printers have moved from a large-scale exclusive industrial use to a personal application, and today five out of ten houses can afford to possess it for their personal use. With a steady drop in price, cheaper consumables and a growing community, the widespread popularity of 3D printing may soon become a market size.

Eventually, the obvious and potential benefits of 3D printing and the technology involved are making their way through a large number of industries with both professional applications and personal uses.