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3D Printing. Valerie Thorngren ITMG 100 Section 6 November 13, 2012. What is 3D Printing ( Additive Manufacturing)?. Imagine…. How does it work?. Layers !. Current Applications. Rapid prototypes of designs Specialized manufacturing Prosthetics Artificial Blood Vessels.
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3D Printing Valerie ThorngrenITMG 100 Section 6 November 13, 2012
How does it work? • Layers!
Current Applications • Rapid prototypes of designs • Specialized manufacturing • Prosthetics • Artificial Blood Vessels
Future Applications • Medical • Housing • Space
Revolutionizing Manufacturing For more 3D printed shoes: http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2012/10/10/3d-printed-shoes
Too Good to be True? • Slow • Expensive • Size For a list of 3D printers and their prices, visit: http://www.3ders.org/pricecompare/3dprinters
References • 3ders, Adja. "3D Printers Price Compare." 3ders.org. 3ders.org, 6 Aug. 2012. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.3ders.org/pricecompare/3dprinters/>. • Fizel, Jenna. "3D-Printed Shoes: The Next Step In Fashion?" Here & Now. 90.9 Wbur, 10 Oct. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2012/10/10/3d-printed-shoes>. • Harouni, Lisa. "A Primer on 3D Printing." Speech. TEDSalon London Spring 2011. London. Nov. 2011. TED. The Sapling Foundation, Jan. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2012. <http://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_harouni_a_primer_on_3d_printing.html>. • Meyers, Mike. “Onions Have Layers.” Shrek, Dreamworks, 2001. Youtube.com. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO76yRO8HVE>.