Gartner Survey Reveals That High Acquisition and Start- Up Costs Are Delaying Investment in 3D Printers

Sixty per cent of organisations said high start-up costs are a main factor in the delay of implementing 3D printing strategies, according to a new survey by Gartner, Inc. However, the survey also found that early adopters of the technology are finding clear benefits in multiple areas.

In the second quarter of 2014, Gartner conducted a worldwide survey to determine how organisations are using or planning to use 3D printing technologies. Survey participants were 330 individuals employed by organisations with at least 100 employees that are using or planning to use 3D printing.