A survey of 100 top manufacturers revealed that two-thirds are using 3D printing, some for rapid prototyping and others for production or custom parts.

The majority of the companies, however, are still experimenting with the technology to determine how they can apply it to their production processes.

Only one-third of the companies surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said they are not implementing 3D printing in some way.

As 3D printing techniques evolve to handle multiple materials and faster processes, they will find use beyond rapid prototyping, PwC stated in a news release.

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