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3D printer advertised at North Korean trade fair

Flyer of the printer shows a strong resemblance to U.S. produced model

A North Korean university was advertising a 3D printer at the recently concluded trade show in Pyongyang, in footage captured by DPRK 360’s Aram Pam.

3D printing is an emerging technology that can create objects and designs created on computer software. It is currently used in a variety of industries to create prototypes and objects that would be difficult to produce using traditional manufacturing methods.

The booth belonging to the Pyongyang Machinery and Technology Exchange didn’t actually have any 3D printer at the event, and was instead using a brochure to advertise the product.

“This equipment divides a 3D