Consumer level 3D printing – what does it mean for product safety?

Promoting consumer product safetyin Australia and beyond . . .

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The democratisation of manufacturing

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Anyone can design a product – but do they have product safety training?

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Making products safe requires research and knowhow

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. . . unwittingly, or otherwise

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Creativity of 3D design and materials has many positives, but …

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Is it the right material for the job?

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No formal testing, so . . . How’s the quality? Is it safe?

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Spare part designs are increasingly available, but could you be . . .

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Designs can be varied

. . . and unsafe accessories made and fitted

White paper

All these issues are discussed in a white paper - available free on the Product Safety Solutions website, along with a range of other materials on 3D printingproductsafetysolutions.com.au

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Everyone needs to contribute to addressing the issues

 Please see the white paper’s recommendations and

think about what you can do –now and into the future

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Thanks

Gail GreatorexDirector, Product Safety SolutionsMelbourne, Australia