Alexis Rivas(@alexisxrivas):Once again. 3D printing is a great tool for either extremely complex geometry that can’t be simplified or prototyping/rapid iteration. It does NOT compete with manufacturing at scale. Not for drones, not for cars, not for homes. Factories aren’t going anywhere.

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Alexis Rivas@alexisxrivas

2026.08.12 18:13

Once again. 3D printing is a great tool for either extremely complex geometry that can’t be simplified or prototyping/rapid iteration. It does NOT compete with manufacturing at scale. Not for drones, not for cars, not for homes. Factories aren’t going anywhere.