Casting vs 3D printing


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BananeDC
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Hi,
I wanted to  share some worryings i have  (and expectations).
In my presentation, Warren said :
"Resin casting is growing in popularity especially as people see the results that can be had relatively cheaply at the DIY level."
It is true, but i can't help thinking : will 3D printing be more profitable than casting in resin and if yes, when ? I hope to start a business next year, casting scenery for miniature games.
If 3D printing is  more profitable within 10 years (as technology develops quickly and 3D printers are more and more cheaper, faster, and gain in quality), It seems iam doomed Wink
What you professionals do think about that issue ?
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I'm sure there will always be a market for it, just as there is still a market for manual wood/metal working despite the rise of CNC methods. Obviously a lot will depend on your products and how they are priced compared to other other similar products.

3D printers still feel very much like a prototyping solution to me, I haven't seen any that look great for production (though I'm more into milling than printing so I haven't looked that hard either!). 20 years is a bloody long time for technology though, look at the tech we had 20 years ago and you couldn't imagine how we got to where we are now.
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