傳統製造業在地理上的分布基於比較優勢的原則，並利用規模經濟和福特式流水作業進行組織協調，而3D打印技術，雖然仍處於起步階段，但是已經顯示出其打破傳統製造業的潛在能力。特別是對於像中國這樣的仍處於技術追趕階段的新興經濟體，如何利用這種新技術帶來的挑戰是一個重要問題。在靈活的組織，精細的定製以及強調軟件平台和創新的設計思維等方麵，都需要進行新的思考。對於正在找尋未來20年的機遇和挑戰的中國企業家，學者和政策製定者，本書是一本必讀的書。
3d printing, although still in its infant stage, has shown its potential capability to disrupt traditional manufacturing that is geographically distributed based on the rule of comparative advantage and organizationally coordinated utilizing the principles of economy of scale and Ford-style assembly-line. How to adopt to the challenge of this new technology is an important issue particularly for emerging economies like China that are still in the phase of technological catch-up.New thinkings need to be developed for fexible organization, fne-grained customization and design thinking with emphasis on software platform and creativity……This book is a must read for Chinese entrepreneurs, scholars and policy makers who are looking into the opportunities and challenges in the next 20 years.
王硯波美國波士頓大學商學院助理教授Yanbo Wang Assistant Professor Boston University School of Management 3D打印技術被認為是21世紀最重要的製造技術之一。因其綜合信息和分布式製造的雙重能力，它有可能從根本上轉變未來全球製造業競爭的範式。在世界各地的企業和企業家嚐試新的商業模式之時，中國專家和政策製定者這一跨學科研究將為商業領袖和學者提供寶貴和重要的見解。衷心祝賀，深深敬意。
3D Printing is considered as one of the most significant manufacturing technologies of the 21st century. With its dual capacity of integrated information and distributed manufacturing, it has the potential to radically shift the paradigm of future global manufacturing competition.While enterprise and entrepreneurs around the world experiment with new business models, this interdisciplinary research by Chinese experts and policy makers from divers background should provide business leaders and scholars with valuable and critical insights.With hearty congratulations and deep respects.
金鍾聲美國波士頓大學管理學院運營和技術管理係副教授Jay Kim, Ph. D.Associate Professor of Operations and Technology Management Boston University School of Management 3D打印具有很強的潛力，是一個非常重要的新技術。它將使製造大眾化，使用戶能夠在自己家裏想象、創造、交換和打印新的物體和設備。新興經濟體可能會看到這種新技術影響傳統製造企業而帶來的顛覆性效果。對於那些在世界各地有興趣全麵介紹了3D打印技術的潛在經濟效益的人，本書將是一本必讀書。