As stated in my previous post, 3D Printing can be applied in many different aspects of life, as well as in different studies and disciplines, one of which is on manufacturing. The term used for 3D Printing in manufacturing is Additive Manufacturing.
In manufacturing, the whole benefits and capabilities of 3D Printing can be fully felt and disclosed. Imagine, manufacturing focuses on the term "bulk", and since 3D Printing can produce models using only the printer and the model (eliminating cheap labor, except for assembly, if needed), then it really is one of the greatest things that ever happened to the world. At least, that's what's supposed to happen, right?
3D Printing, although it proves to be very, very beneficial to the society and to industries as well, still has many ethical issues revolving around it. I have mentioned the issues on copyright infringements and intellectual property thefts in my previous post, and it is in a much worse degree in this industry. Also, since there are tons of 3D models available online, some of these models can be inappropriate and dangerous, which can lead to other worse issues as well. To prevent these, higher monitoring and stricter policies regarding the 3D models and the 3D printers should be implemented. Also, countries should create laws that govern how 3D printing can be used in both the workplace and in home, because trust me, there are people that can afford a 3D printer and print lots of stuff which can entail issues if not used properly.
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