When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global semiconductor supply chains, hardware startups faced dramatically extended lead times. This volatility exposed critical vulnerabilities in traditional manufacturing dependencies and accelerated interest in distributed production capabilities. For advanced tech and engineering professionals, evaluating whether 3D printing at home represents a sound investment for small-scale production has shifted from …
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