The price of 3D printers should fall 6.4% this year on lower raw-material costs, import penetration, competitive pressures and technology advances, IBISWorld says. The market has an estimated 70 manufacturers and 30 retailers and distributors, with new manufacturers likely to enter the market this year. The technology is lowering costs for prototypes and replacing conventional methods such as injection molding on limited runs.
Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services and is a leading North American distributor of high-quality components, equipment and materials for a number of industries.
Through its distribution network and value-added services, including kitting and integrated solutions, Graybar is helping its customers to power and network their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. By adding sophisticated logistics and project management to its operations, Graybar has become a vital link in America's supply chain.
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