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Italy: barriers to 3D printing utilization in the health sector 2018

Major barriers to 3D printing utilization in the health sector in Italy in 2018

The data illustrates the result of a survey on the major barriers to 3D printing utilization in the health sector in Italy in 2018. According to data published by Deloitte, the main problem preventing a wider use of this technology in the health care sector was lack of regulation on 3D printing production processes, which was reported as major barrier by 43% of respondents.

Lack of regulations about the production processes through 3D printing	43
Lack of knowledge and skills regarding technology and organizational models	24
Uncertainty about the value of investments companies should allocate for technology and about the related economic payback	24
Level of technology development (printers’ performance and availability of materials)	9

Italy: barriers to 3D printing utilization in the health sector 2018

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