In fact, three-dimensional printer is a machine with a computer numerically controlled, capable of creating three-dimensional models of polymers, whose parameters described the provided software. The cost of these devices decreased . Using this printer, you can not just print protective case for your mobile phone or funny figurine as a gift, but also to create the elements of small arms.
HP's recently publicly stated that in 2014, the market maker will release 3D-printers, industrial and consumer classes. According Meg Whitman , in 2014 and 2015, this direction of the company will remain in its infancy, but in the long run it will reveal its potential. Especially that used 3D-printer technology is very similar to the ones that HP uses in its inkjet devices to print text and images on paper.
Note that the division of Printing in the last quarter brought the company 20% of revenue and 35% of operating profit, with 64% of the proceeds of the unit comes from selling consumables. This is a significant business for HP.