Venture capitalists invested a record amount of capital into 3-D printing startups last year despite a slower market where investors broadly curbed investing.
Investors are drawn to these companies because they are on the verge of being able to use their technology to manufacture components at scale for critical sectors such as semiconductors and aerospace. For many, that would mean transforming from being a niche product manufacturer to being a mass producer, investors say.
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This post first appeared on wsj.com
