A performance review is a natural place to have this discussion , says mr. hopkinson .

霍普金森说，绩效评估是进行此类讨论的自然时机。

Neil hopkinson has no doubts that 3d printing will compete with mass manufacturing in many areas .

尼尔.霍普金森毫不怀疑，三维印刷能在许多领域与大规模生产竞争。

Dr hopkinson thinks loughborough 's process is already competitive with injection-moulding at production runs of around 1000 items .

霍普金森博士认为，拉夫堡团队的喷注模具已经有一定的竞争力，它的生产量大约可达1000件。

Dr hopkinson says his process can make them for ten pence ( 16 cents ) each , which is highly competitive with injection-moulding .

霍普金森博士说他的方法能让塑料扣的造价低至10便士一个（16分），用塑料模具生产出来的产品是相当有竞争力的。

Predicting how quickly additive manufacturing will be taken up by industry is difficult , adds dr hopkinson .

霍普金森博士补充说，很难预测制造产业会以何种速度运用加法制造。