And 3D printing and design industries are more relevant” in Thailand, he added. Social media and online platforms help them get information about 3D printing to a wider audience. Yet accurate statistics about the potential 3D market in Asean have not yet been produced by authoritative market institutions, said Huang. “We have seen strong domestic demands for 3D printers in the region from individual designers and from do-it-yourself (DIY) [hobbyists]. In the short term, 3D printing will continue subverting some of the industry’s traditional production processes.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 12, 2017 18:11 UTC