Oxford Dictionaries defines the Internet of Things as: ‘The interconnection via the Internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data.’ And the market is gaining traction for devices that integrate connected controls into everyday life. Research firm Gartner places it at the top of its 2015 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, alongside autonomous vehicles. It may well be that the next candidate for a game-changing breakthrough technology is what we have come to call the ‘Internet of Things’. The ultimate goal was to create a 3D printer that can print a working version of itself. One of the things that boosted the popularity and adoption of 3D printing was the fact that several key technology patents expired, opening up the way for talented and driven students to develop new open-source platforms. The hardware is becoming much more affordable and companies are even selling 3D printers aimed at children: they can now design and print their own action-hero figurines! And while 3D printers are not yet in every home, many people will have seen a 3D-printed object like a jewel or a miniaturised version of themselves.
A magical new technology that would one day revolutionise the way we live and work. It seems like only yesterday that 3D printing was the Next Big Thing.
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