It could be a milestone for a company that's spent decades refining three-dimensional technology, only to be met with resistance from consumers.

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The show floor space dedicated to three-dimensional imagery has been decimated, relegating a dubious technology to its proper position as a sideshow rather than a leading cause to upgrade your TV.

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And in another exciting solar development, the company Solar3D just unveiled a prototype for a three-dimensional photovoltaic cell that could be dramatically more efficient than existing technology.

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Even so, a true three-dimensional chip is still some way off, as the necessary etching technology is still in its infancy.

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Three-dimensional printing has entered the public consciousness enough for Congress to be considering legislation banning people from making guns using the technology.

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