It’s clear that, if this technology is adopted on a large scale, the balance of cargo will shift from container vessels
back to bulk cargoes, but that might not be the limit. John Konrad, a
former ship captain and expert in marine transportation says “Ships
could conceivably become manufacturing plants. Install a bank of 3D
printers aboard ship and the vessel could pick up raw materials
overseas and begin manufacturing products during the voyage to the
United States.”
With engineers and scientists currently doing amazing things around the world with this technology, an endless article could be written about the possibilities, but I think one thing is clear: 3D printing, while still just hitting its stride, will impact the future in unimaginable ways.
“We are going to live in a world where anyone can create and customize, and iterate with blinding speed.” says one financial expert. I believe that he’s right, and I can’t think of another technology that has so many implications for new industry. The possibilities are endless, and opportunities are coming fast and furious. “It’s like drinking from a fire hose right now.”, says Summit. Just like the Industrial Revolution, the assembly line, the advent of the internet and the Social Media phenomenon, 3D Printing will be a game changer.
“We are going to live in a world where anyone can create and customize, and iterate with blinding speed.” says one financial expert. I believe that he’s right, and I can’t think of another technology that has so many implications for new industry. The possibilities are endless, and opportunities are coming fast and furious. “It’s like drinking from a fire hose right now.”, says Summit. Just like the Industrial Revolution, the assembly line, the advent of the internet and the Social Media phenomenon, 3D Printing will be a game changer.
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