What are the disadvantages of 3D Printing?

[Ama-fessional Molder]

The potential loss of jobs is another element that can be added to the disadvantages of 3D printing. Nonetheless, this disadvantage is something of a non – starter because new technologies almost always end up generating newer jobs. People just have to adapt and acquire new skills to be qualified for those new jobs.

Loss of jobs in what field?

Certainly not manufacturing, as no 3D printer can possibly keep up with mass production. Any machinist that used to create one off parts can simply retrain to run a 3d printer, as long as they are up to date on their software. Especially when it comes to metal printing with secondary processes.

In most fields 3d printing has not eliminated anyone, rather it has added new positions within those companies. It is a new capability that compliments all other processes.