Lacrosse sticks, construction models and surgical tools — these are all things Baltimore companies are making with the help of 3-D printing.
Three-dimensional printing was invented decades ago but has really taken off in the last few years. Printers are more affordable (you can get one for your desktop for the price of a MacBook Pro). And printing material has advanced significantly, to include more durable plastics, metal and more.
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