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Podcast on 3D Printing

Posted on July 01, 2015

3D printing—or additive manufacturing—has the potential to fundamentally change how goods are produced and distributed across a range of sectors, including medicine, aerospace, and defense.

We recently held a forum with officials representing a range of viewpoints from the government, business, academia, and nongovernmental organizations to discuss opportunities and challenges related to 3D printing.

Listen to our podcast with Tim Persons, GAO's Chief Scientist, discussing some key highlights from the forum.

3D Printing

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