Yong Chen A moving platform for 3D printing can cut waste, costs Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering have developed a low-cost, dynamically controlled surface for 3D printers that reduces waste, saves time. 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize product design and manufacturing in a vast range of fields – from custom components for consumer products, to 3D printed dental products and bone and medical implants that could save lives. However, the process also creates a large amount of expensive and unsustainable waste and takes a long time, making it difficult for 3D printing to be implemented on a wide scale.