Despite the on-going hype attached to 3D printing, and the advent of more consumer-friendly, affordable machines designed with a mainstream user in mind, consumer adoption of 3D printers is set for relatively slow growth in the near term, according to analyst Juniper Research.

There have been dramatic headlines about 3D technology, encompassing ideas to use 3D printers to make clothes, food, firearms and the parts of a house. It's also making an impact on education, with plans to put 3D printers into schools in the United Kingdom and the United States.

By: Adam Balkin Text size: + - TWC News: 3-D Printing Debuts New Innovations Play now The latest innovations in 3-D printing technology was debuted at the recent Inside 3-D Printing Conference and Expo. NY1's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Bits from Bytes offers both preassembled and build-it-yourself printer options. The 3DTouch 3D printer is shipped pre-assembled and our Education Model includes a two head assembly to enable use of support material, along with a Double Head Material Starter Pack.

Since growing up with a technology proves to be the best way to master it, schools and colleges are now integrating 3D printing in their curriculum. The importance of 3D printing will develop over the coming years; 3D printing for education adds value in teaching a broad range of skills.

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