A #SocialGoodTech Chat: The Potential of 3D Printing to Progress the Global Goals

3D printing has the potential to transform the physical world, with its capabilities becoming more advanced and affordable each year. Organizations worldwide are exploring how this emerging technology can be used to reduce waste, develop emergency shelter, and quickly deliver materials to hard-to-reach areas.

How can this transformative technology get into the hands of local stakeholders and changemakers worldwide? We’ll explore the potential of 3D printing to progress the Global Goals during our next #SocialGoodTech chat. Join the conversation on May 31st at 10am ET! In the meantime, check out our article on the topic here.

Date: May 31, 2018

Time: 10 a.m. ET

Hashtag: #SocialGoodTech

Here are some of the questions we’ll tackle during the talk:

• How is 3D printing being used to support development around the world?
• What are the barriers to implementing 3D printing solutions?
• How can we make this technology more affordable and accessible?
• How does 3D printing make production more sustainable?
• What organizations are leading the way in developing 3D printing solutions?

This Twitter chat is part of our 2018 Emerging Technologies for the Global Goals series. Learn how you can get involved here.