While 3-D printing has existed for about 30 years, the rapid progress in technology in recent years, as well as more affordable price tags, has made the technology more attractive to industries and consumers.

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"If there is not a sustained cessation of violence, full freedom of movement for U.N. personnel and rapid, meaningful progress on all other aspects of the six-point plan, then we must all conclude this mission has run its course, " Rice said.

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The annual global summit, hosted by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), with support from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), the Department for Education (DfE), the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and several industry partners, examines where rapid progress is taking place in education and showcases effective education policies and strategies that are driving success.

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