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- Apple’s 3D Printer – Apple granted U.S. patent for “method and apparatus for three-dimensional printing of colored objects” or possible processes for full-color 3D printing system on January 16, 2018
- Printer Mechanism – Application describes dual print head mechanism, one for printing and another rotatable nozzle for coloring, done during or after manufacturing
- Apple Compatibility – Company also stipulated that file could originate from compatible Apple products (e.g. computer, tablet, mobile phone, server)
- People Involved – Inventors listed include Apple’s software director Geoff Stahl and former Apple printing expert Howard Miller
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Market Disruption
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Sector
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Cross-sector
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Organization
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Apple Inc.
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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January 16, 2018
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