3D printing has enabled certain products to be improved BEYOND the capabilities of traditional manufacturing processes like jet engine components.

But on a general level, it would be a subjective statement to suggest that a certain 3D printed product is better or WORSE than its traditional counterpart. Seen on an economic level, 3D printing is on its way to becoming a very EFFICIENT, resourceful, and COST effective means of production and will probably surpass conventional manufacturing processes in those aspects in the future.

3D printing has enabled certain products to be improved beyond the capabilities of traditional manufacturing processes like jet engine components.

But on a general level, it would be a subjective statement to suggest that a certain 3D printed product is better or worse than its traditional counterpart. Seen on an economic level, 3D printing is on its way to becoming a very efficient, resourceful, and cost effective means of production and will probably surpass conventional manufacturing processes in those aspects in the future.