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3-D Printing

3-D Printing. Bob Benner. 3-D Printer. Background. Developed in the late 1970’s Acts like an Ink-jet printer but with an extra axis and molten plastic Slowly build up structures layer by layer Variety of materials- Alloys, Plastic, Cement, Human tissue, even Nutella

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3-D Printing

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  1. 3-D Printing Bob Benner

  2. 3-D Printer

  3. Background Developed in the late 1970’s Acts like an Ink-jet printer but with an extra axis and molten plastic Slowly build up structures layer by layer Variety of materials- Alloys, Plastic, Cement, Human tissue, even Nutella MakerBot project brought affordable 3-D Printing to the masses.

  4. Complex Capabilities

  5. Capabilities and Uses Engineers, Business people, artists and tinkerers Precise to .003” or a human hair Creates low cost prototypes and models quickly complex shapes, rare parts or customized products Paired with 3-D scanning, a printer can make copies of Future faster more accurate machines make it practical for in home centers

  6. The Future • Research is producing viable methods to create human organs from tissue samples for transplant patients.

  7. Affordable Housing

  8. How it will affect You • Consumer Convenience • Loss of skilled Manufacturing Jobs • Movement of factories domestically, even in-home • Low cost customization

  9. Thank You! Any questions?

  10. Works Consulted Barnatt, C. (2013, Mar,). Retrieved from http://www.explainingthefuture.com/bioprinting.html Graham, J. (2008, Nov.). Retrieved from http://www.3dsystems.com/ Fleming, M. (2013, Apr.). Retrieved from http://www.3dprinter.net/when-will-additive-manufacturing-arrive Julia, (2012, Nov.). Retrieved from http://techbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/3d-printer.jpg Barnatt, C. (2013, Mar.). Retrieved from http://www.explainingthefuture.com/3dprinting.html Woods, R. (2013, Feb.). Retrieved from http://www.earthtechling.com/2013/02/3d-printed-housing-bed-bath-and-way-beyond/

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