Question

1-Do you view 3D printing as sustaining or disruptive technology?
2- Do you view drones as sustaining or disruptive technology?

Answer 1

1. 3D printing is a sustaining technology as it is evolving with time, moving from the boundaries of rapid prototyping to New possibilities for serial production and fully virtual inventories. First developed in 1980s, it has now evolved to cover a number of different technologies. A large number of companies have adopted this technology.

Though it's applications vary across industries, but it includes visual and functional prototype, tooling aid, broadly . It even includes end parts.Companies are beginning to find ways to create new business models and opportunities with the technology, as its potential applications are getting increased.

3D printing is ready to leave its marks in many major industries such as Aerospace and defence, automotive, consumer and industrial goods, Medical and Dental.

2. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — “drones” may be the ultimate in disruptive technology. Although drones have proven itself to be a lifesaver in certain areas such as delivering vital medical supplies to remote locations and disaster areas, improving the crop maintenance process, but its hazardous uses cannot be used.

Drones have been causing increasing concern for aviation authorities and experts, following several reported incidents of drones coming within close range of people, high-profile buildings, events, and aircraft.

“Drones can be great fun, and have huge commercial potential, but with a significant increase in near-misses in recent years it seems not everyone who is flying them either know or care about the rules that are in place for good reason,” says Steve Landells, flight safety specialist for BALPA.

Drones which there are initially used for military purposes are proving even now to be hazard weapons across the globe." The 18 Low cost drones (along with carrier missiles) where deployed by the Houthi Rebels in Yemen to attack the Saudi oil facilities, as reported by the economic times.

There is a no clear guidance on the safe and practical flight of drones over people due to which drones are presently acting as an intruder in private life of people. There is also a need for a risk-based regulatory landscape for smaller drones.