SMART COMPANIES are always looking for ways in which to improve their processes, be it manufacturing or delivery, so that the end result is both cost competitive and provides a good customer experience. Whether it is the use of the latest technology, artificial intelligence, or machine learning, the biggest companies the world over—across sectors—are pushing the boundaries to become more nimble and efficient. As these changes become a part of manufacturing or services, they make life easier for the consumer. In this issue, which we at Fortune India refer to as The Future Issue, we take a close look at one such trend sweeping sectors from manufacturing to aviation and healthcare: 3D printing. Invented more than three decades ago, 3D printing was, for long, seen as an industrial process. But today, the technology has come into widespread use and is being seen as a game changer in several sectors. Constant innovation and developments have made 3D printing a game changer which is disrupting industry and affecting lives in waysnever thought of before.