The Possibilities of a 3D Printer
3D printing technology is relatively new, finding its beginnings in the 1980s, but the progress it has made and the future it holds summon nothing less than amazement. With new materials being introduced into the 3D printing process, the possibilities seem endless. In addition to the lure of printing common, everyday items, the technology is building excitement for the opportunities it carries in medicine and health care. 3D printing is now making waves in food production, industry materials, and even medicine!
To read more about 3D printing technology materials and the amazing advancements being made, visit these helpful sites:
- Cell Phone Displays / Graphene
- Automobiles and Motorcycle covers / Windform
- Fuel Injector Parts / Metallic Powders
- Food / Protein and Carbohydrate Powders
- Planters / Concrete
- Jewelry / Nylon
- Household items (Utensil holders – chairs) / Laywoo-D3
- Medical Items / Skin cells, polymers, bio-ink, plastic, metal
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[…] This is a nice overview infographic from Ink Technologies on the scope of 3D printing technologies. Utilising specific applications from a number of different sources the infographic highlights the vertical industries that are greatly benefitting from the tech and also, usefully, references the 3D printing materials for each application. While it is not comprehensive, it does provide a useful ‘at-a-glance’ summary. Source: InkTechnologies […]
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