3D printing can spur manufacturing rebirth in Nigeria and the World in general.\nThere are many areas where 3D printing is creating significant change,\nparticularly in designing and prototyping of new products, in the arts, and in\nvisualizing abstract concepts. This is a step change from conventional manufacturing\nprocesses to rapid prototyping and layer manufacturing. This report\nhas defined rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing and the current technologies\navailable to fabricate 3D components. In addition to this, it provides a\nbrief overview of the current contributions of the Edo University Iyamho\n(EUI) in collaboration with the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, to\nsustain manufacturing research initiatives towards the development of locally\nfabricated 3D printer and the possible future Additive Manufacturing in Nigeria.\nIt is anticipated that this work will benefit the Nigerian academic, research\ninstitutes, industries, thus, enhance the GDP contribution of the\nmanufacturing sector in Nigeria.
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