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AFTER this paragraph: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#Social_change

As 3D printers became more accessible to consumers, online social platforms have developed to support the community.[217] This includes websites that allow users to access information such as how to build a 3D printer, as well as social forums that discuss how to improve 3D print quality and discuss 3D printing news, as well as social media websites that are dedicated to share 3D models.[218][219][220] RepRap is a wiki based website that was created to hold all information on 3d printing, and has developed into a community that aims to bring 3D printing to everyone. Furthermore, there are other sites such as Pinshape, Thingiverse and MyMiniFactory, which were created initially to allow users to post 3D files for anyone to print, allowing for decreased transaction cost of sharing 3D files. These websites have allowed greater social interaction between users, creating communities dedicated to 3D printing.

TO ADD: These communities are unique and have proved to have a positive impact on the industry. No matter if the market goes up or down, communities keep promoting 3D printing by taking part in events, such as charity live streams and fundraising events, or participating in 3D print design competitions and giveaways (1). In the past few years, as of the end of 2023, more than a thousand such community events have been held.

Sources: 1. https://3dwithus.com/tables-archive Max Funkner (talk) 12:36, 14 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. You asked for this exact change to be made in November of last year and it was not done for this same reason; 3dwithus.com is not linked anywhere else on Wikipedia as it appears to be a blog or promotional site and does not meet the standards of the reliable sources guideline. Reconrabbit (talk|edits) 14:29, 14 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I spent years putting together these tables and maintaining them regularly, as they serve as a tool for designers and event organizers in the industry. I greatly improved the landing page, and there are no advertisements of any sort. Max Funkner (talk) 12:56, 15 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have any update for me on this? A lot of people participate in such events and, in fact, these are one of the main sources that drive new members to 3D printing. Max Funkner (talk) 13:43, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There's nothing to update - it is not going to be added. We cannot use your blog as a citation, and we will not add this without a valid citation. MrOllie (talk) 13:48, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing isn’t a synonym for additive manufacturing, all 3D printers are additive manufacturers, not all additive manufacturing techniques are 3D printing 193.207.141.62 (talk) 08:11, 25 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that they're definitely not quite synonyms, but as both terms lack official definitions they can be used interchangably. Also LOM seems to me like an example of a technology which is 3D printing, but isn't additive manufacturing. Logate113 (talk) 16:40, 7 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Publication date

Can you add a publication date? 63.142.61.2 (talk) 18:22, 28 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]