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Why hasn't 3D printing been more publicly used?

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Answer:

Probably because it's really expensive and not well known.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some metals and plastic are not able to be altered for 3D printing, which makes this harder for some people to get hold of. Most of the materials are also not able to be recycled, which makes it harder.

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