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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Parts Authentication – Global conglomerate General Electric applied for patent that will use blockchain to track and authenticate 3D printed parts across company’s supply chain
- Disclosed Information – Blockchain technology can help ensure customers that requested 3D printed spare parts are built using correct file, manufacturing media, and additive manufacturing device
- Avoiding Counterfeit – Company can use this to protect consumers and company from counterfeits and sub-standard replacement parts, as 3D designs are freely circulated in market
- Timeline – Patent was applied for on December 2017 at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and was released in June 2018
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Accelerator
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Market Disruption
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Business Model and Practices
Business Model
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Sector
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Consumer Durables, Information Technology
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Organization
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General Electric Co.
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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July 23, 2018
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