Repercussions of 3D printing in Mining sector

3D printing is the process of making physical objects from a digital model using printer. The technology has footprints since decades but yet is considered in the developmental stage due its own limitations and applications. Applications of 3D printing are known in many industries like consumer products, manufacturing, healthcare, automobile, aerospace, mining etc. However, it is not fully implied on an industrial scale in many sectors, for instance, mining industry. The technology has the potential to address specific challenges of mining sector and develop multiple benefits. The biggest advantage of this technology is that it provides instant modelling to get an idea of the final product, in-hand better visualization, which can cut costs and time significantly. And perhaps the most compelling reason to accept 3D printing is that it has effective ways of communicating. The paper illustrates the concept of 3D printing and its repercussions in the mining sector.