Commenting on today's announcement of a national 3D printing hub by the Chancellor, Felicity Burch, Economist at EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, said:

"The Chancellor's announcement that a national 3D printing hub will be established should provide a boost for innovative manufacturers. It is encouraging that government is committing to this important new technology area: the hub will enable collaboration between companies and researchers which can accelerate the development of new technologies.

"In addition its location close to an existing branch of the HVM Catapult should help build a critical mass of research activity around the site."

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