Amazon Obtains 3D-Printing Production System Patent

SupplyChain Dive reports that Amazon now has a patent for a 3D-printing production system that will accepts custom order for either delivery or pick-up.

Amazon currently has a 3D-printing store on its Web site, but the store simply sells 3D printers and scanners, filaments, and parts. The store also sells 3D-printed items that can be customized by size, color, material, and/or with personal text and images.

The new patent specifies retail distribution  for custom-3D-printed items that Amazon would either deliver or customers would pick up. SupplyChain Dive suggests that Amazon could be going after hardware items, competing with stores such as Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menard’s, providing 3D-printed for fixing furniture, appliances and other items.

Currently,  Amazon has yet to introduce a program for the patent.

More Resources

• September 2017: Samsung UK Enables Amazon Dash Toner Replacement for Samsung Printers and MFPs
• October 2016: Amazon Enters Photo-Printing Business, with Prints Starting at 9 Cents Each
• January 2016: Amazon ‘Dash’ Automatic Toner and Ink Delivery Now Available for Brother Printers
• October 2015: Amazon Announces New Toner- and Ink-Cartridge Replacement Service for Brother, Samsung Printers
• July 2014: Amazon Opens 3D Printing Store for Customizing Fashion Accessories, Home Decor, Toys, and More