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Amazon to Ban the Sale of 3D Printers by 2023
At 3Dnatives, we like April Fools’ Day! So this article was just a little joke for the occasion, Amazon remains supportive of 3D printing development! You have almost certainly heard of Amazon. The American online retailer currently makes more than…
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At 3Dnatives, we like April Fools’ Day! So this article was just a little joke for the occasion, Amazon remains supportive of 3D printing development!
You have almost certainly heard of Amazon. The American online retailer currently makes more than 12 million products available for purchase at lower prices. On this platform, you can find video games, clothing, household appliances, and of course 3D printing solutions – until now! That’s because Amazon is planning to make non-company 3D printers disappear from the platform very soon. Amazon has announced plans to ban all 3D printers by 2023. A slap in the face for major 3D printing companies offering their technologies on the popular online portal. Considering that Amazon receives more than 2 billion website visits per month, it’s easy to see why so many 3D printing companies sell their printers there.
Thankfully, Amazon did not keep its customers in the dark for long regarding their decision to ban 3D printers on the website. In fact, apparently the company is working internally to launch production and soon the sale of its own 3D printer line, including software, expected to be on the market starting in 2024. This is a large step from the conglomerate, as it dares to take in an industry that has proven to enjoy increasing popularity and acceptance.
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