SmarTech Markets Publishing specialize in market research and industry analysis in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing sectors, and the company says the market for 3D printed precious metals components will reach $2.6 billion by the year 2020 – and $4.1 billion by 2024. The report looks at 3D printed components fabricated from gold, silver, platinum, and precious metal alloys. It examines precious metals consumed, services used and printers deployed for 3D printed precious metals and includes detailed information about the types of metals and applications and product and market assessments. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/59505/3d-printed-precious-metals/


Below is a photo of 3D printed objects created using Shapeways' precious metal coatings: