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Why kids are key to unlocking the potential of 3D printing

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imageIntroducing a child to the wonder of 3D printing.Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, CC BY-ND

Mattel recently announced that it will release a US$300 3D printer for kids in time for the 2016 holiday season. With accompanying software that is specially tailored for young toy designers, the ThingMaker promises to...

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