Whether in the automotive industry, aircraft construction, art, aerospace, toy production or medicine - three-dimensional printing technology could become a key industry of the 21st century. According to US economist Jeremy Rifkin, this technology could usher in the third industrial revolution.
The technology should be integrated into technical education because of its potential Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and Career and Technical Education (CTE). According to a study, Integrating 3-D technology in curriculum development will create opportunities for cross-curriculum engagement.
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