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Aylesbury's 3D Print World Stocks Printer Kits and Hosts Workshops

— January 28, 2015 — Business
There are 3D printer sellers and then there are 3D printing shops, the latter of which 3D Print World falls into. Found in the unlikely town of Aylesbury in England, it provides some of the top kits and filaments in the industry. But what sets it apart from other shops popping up around the world are the workshops it began hosting earlier this year.

3D Print World acknowledges that buying a 3D printer and using it are two very separate beasts. The expensive equipment are often difficult to assemble, leading the store to team up with Buckinghamshire UTC to provide instructional courses as well as encourage young people to get involved with the technology. 3D Print World owner Paul Hiscoe says, "This is the one product where the ability to see, touch, feel and get expert advice is key for early adopters of this technology.”
Trend Themes
1. Workshops for 3D Printing - The rise of workshops providing instructional courses for 3D printing offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in education and skill development for enthusiasts and professionals.
2. Enhanced Customer Experience - Adding value through expert advice and in-person demonstrations in 3D printing shops presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the retail industry.
3. Youth Engagement in 3D Printing - Collaboration between 3D printing shops and educational institutions to encourage young people to get involved with the technology offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the education sector.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can benefit from the rise of workshops and enhanced customer experience by attracting more customers and promoting the adoption of 3D printing technology.
2. Education - The education sector can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in promoting skill development and engaging youth through collaboration with 3D printing shops.
3. Retail - The retail industry can tap into the potential of disruptive innovation by providing expert advice and in-person demonstrations in 3D printing shops to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
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