While the technology is still in the very early stages, 3D printing is nearing becoming a real world application. 3D printing is a tool that can be used to validate a design, ensure pieces fit together properly and even make a product mock-up for marketing.

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But these elements fit together in ways which never properly repeat themselves.

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Unless the industry works together, addresses complexity and properly understands mobile behaviours, we risk being held at a standstill and never reaching the promised tipping point.

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"At the end of the day, regardless of the result, we should all be together as Americans and say that the law was properly applied, " he said.

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