According to 3PL Selection and Contracting Survey conducted by EFT, over 40% of the manufacturers and retailers questioned expect their 3PL providers to have some knowledge/expertise on 3D printing. But what do people who run 3PL companies think about the technology? The EFT study revealed that 19.2% of manufacturers and retailers are already using 3D printing in their businesses. However, only 1.5% can provide expertise knowledge and services. Only 2.6% of those surveyed have comprehensive knowledge and know-how and plan to provide the services, 1.5% have complete knowledge, 12% have some knowledge and 7.5% plan to have knowledge and provide services.