In a statement earlier this week, the UK’s Finance Minister has announced that the British government will set aside £15M to create a national 3D Printing Hub.With this massive investment the government plans to open the 3D Printing Hub by 2015, focusing on the development of technologies suited for aerospace engineering.
According to Osborne, “Our long term economic plan is working and the economy is growing. But there is still work to do which is why we are working with industry to drive innovation and lead the global race in technology, engineering and manufacturing.”
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It is really great that UK is quickly adopting 3D printing in its aviation department. Especially the British RAF fighter test recently made headlines all over the world. I hope UK uses the technology for peace and not for destruction.