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Science & TechnologyEXAMINEYear 201410 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What are the main principles and applications of three-dimensional (3D) printing? How can additive manufacturing transform industrial production in India?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Developments in IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR).
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Aerospace & Healthcare Applications
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