3D Printing Technology

3D printers are really just lower-cost, somewhat less-capable, rapid prototyping machines.
3D printers are usually designed to use materials in cassettes or other enclosed means, rather than in bulk as rapid prototyping machines do. This makes 3D printers tidier to have in an office and makes it easier to change materials, if that's an available option. Most 3D printers are limited to making parts that will fit roughly in a cube 8 inches on a side.
solid ink printing produces more vibrant colors than other methods, is easier to use, can print on a wide range of media, and is more environmentally friendly due to reduced waste output.
3D printers are cheaper to maintain and feed. You can expect to spend several hundreds to a few thousand dollars per year to maintain a 3D printer and keep it fed with materials,
3D printing is valued in commercial settings for its ability to streamline the design process and are really just lower-cost, somewhat less-capable, rapid prototyping machines.