“— Terry Wohlers, President, Wohlers Associates[HP] is going to rewrite the rules of 3D printing. I can envision companies purchasing expensive equipment and then putting it in moth balls when the new HP equipment becomes available.”
This blog is about my use of 3D additive manufacturing technology as well as developments in the technology of 3D printing, 3D printers and its progression into the mainstream and into the average household. I hope we both enjoy the journey and also appreciate looking back to where we started this revolution from.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
HP Throws Their Hat in the 3D Printing Ring
Hewlett Packard announced this week that they are developing a color 3D printer expected to hit the market in 2016. HP has been know to be a leader in emerging technologies and could change the direction of this budding industry and propel it into the mainstream. From the size of the prototype printer, my guess is that they are not marketing initially to the personal 3D printer enthusiast. However, if anyone is in the position to rapidly advance the industry into the homes of the common consumer, HP can.
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