Imagine printing an entire, functional smartphone in your home or office. 3D printing (3DP), aka additive manufacturing (AM), could redefine the factory of the future as a device that fits on a desktop.
That goal is still a way off, but 3D printing is already building electronic products, such as connectors, printed-circuit boards, RF amplifiers, solar components, embedded electronics and enclosures. Advancements in printing technologies and materials have helped 3D printing realize its industrial potential, according to a report compiled by Hubs, an online manufacturing platform.
