German manufacturer Bosch has been taking a considerable interest in 3D printing. The huge company bought a few SLM Solutions metal 3D printers, invested in Arris composites, and currently operates a ceramics 3D printing service. Now, the company has slyly revealed via social media that it has developed a pellet extrusion polymer 3D printer.
Bosch’s Polymer Pellet 3D Printer
Many companies could have a 3D printing strategy or could benefit from the technology, but Bosch needs to have one. A great deal of firms would have to acquire new skills or people to implement 3D printing. Bosch already has the capability to “build a bear” and cobble together a whole host of 3D printing companies from its existing assets and people.
We’re all aware of this on some level. Indeed, whereas the entry of KraussMaffei, the injection molding firm owned by ChemChina, into the 3D printing…
