The Reality and Future Outlook of "Tsumugu," Spreading 3D Printers in the Community

In recent years, the use of 3D printers has been spreading across various fields. In the healthcare, nursing care, and welfare industries where I work, there are also many examples of use for self-help devices, environmental adjustments, and more. In that context, I wondered whether we could do more awareness-raising about 3D printers at the community level, and so I started "Tsumugu" (Oita Prefecture), centered on a 3D printer seminar business. In this session, I would like to share how we built such a community, our actual activities and results, and our future outlook.