3-D Printing

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What is 3-D printing?
3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing technology
where a three dimensional object is created by successive
layers of material.
3D printers offer product developers the ability to print
parts and assemblies made of several materials with
different mechanical and physical properties in a single
build process.
3D printers are generally faster, more affordable and
easier to use than other additive manufacturing
technologies.






History
Charles Hull first developed the technology for printing physical 3D
objects from digital data in 1984.
Charles Hull founded 3D systems and developed the first
commercial 3D Printing machine.
Stereolithography Apparatus was the official name for 3-D printing.
In 1996, three major products, "Genisys" from Stratasys, "Actua
2100" from 3D Systems and "Z402" from Z Corporation, were
introduced.

A typical 3D printer is very much like an inkjet printer operated from a
computer
It builds up a 3D model one layer at a time, from the bottom upward, by
repeatedly printing over the same area.
The printer creates a model over a period of hours by turning a 3D CAD
drawing into lots of two-dimensional, cross-sectional layers
Most 3D printers essentially works by extruding molten thermoplastics
(mostly ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) through a tiny nozzle that it
moves around precisely under computer control.
Is not necessarily need to print in 3D with plastic: in theory, you can print
objects using any molten material that hardens and sets reasonably quickly
ABS has a whiteish-yellow color in its raw form, but pigments can be
added to make it virtually any color
Effects on Lifestyle
3D printing can be used in the near future to save the environment
Download products to your home printer like you do music today.
This technology can custom-manufacture body parts, medical
devices, lifestyle goods, etc.
The printing of parts and products has the potential to transform
manufacturing because it lowers the costs and risks.


Development
With the new development in 3D printing, old glass products and
broken glass can be used to create new glass products such as
glassware.
It has the possibility to set up a business in the future for the mass-
manufacturing of recycled products through 3D printing.
Since 2003 there has been large growth in the sale of 3D printers.


Current Uses
Artwork
Jewelry
Hearing Aides
Prototypes
Home dcor
Engineering and construction (AEC)
Components/Manufacturing
Medicine


Types of 3-D Printers
3-D productions
Conclusion
Relatively New Technology.
No restrictions on industry.
Significant decrease in product development
cycle and costs.
Full effects on business and society still not
know.
Resistance to change.