Assessing Technology: 4D Printing

 On the basis of your reading, answer the following questions: How might 4D printing technology develop in the near future? What scenarios can be envisioned? How quickly might the technology develop? What changes would suppliers and customers have to make to adopt the technology? What breakthroughs are needed in the technology? What complementary technologies or market changes could accelerate or delay its progress? What competitive technologies might surpass it? What are the risks of waiting to adopt the technology? What are some creative ways to develop strategic options to stay in the game without fully committing to the technology? What is the worst-case scenario for an established business contemplating adoption of the technology? Who would get hurt most if the worst case occurred?