Chemistry boosts performance of 3D printers

3D printing has inspired visions of manufacturing revolutions but is currently held back by inefficiency and the underwhelming quality of available materials. Innovators at the startup company Carbon in California say they have overcome these barriers with a blend of chemistry and engineering. In this video, Matt Davenport explains how Carbon is improving 3D printing.

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