3D Printing: Developing Countries Perspectives

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.