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3-D Printing

3-D Printing . Taylor Martin. What is 3-D Printing?. The process of printing tangible, three dimensional objects from a design model Additive process by which thin layers of material are added to each other to eventually form a shape or design

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3-D Printing

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  1. 3-D Printing Taylor Martin

  2. What is 3-D Printing? • The process of printing tangible, three dimensional objects from a design model • Additive process by which thin layers of material are added to each other to eventually form a shape or design • http://desktop3dprinter.org/how-to-use-cube-3d-printer-and-review/

  3. Example:Basketball

  4. Advantages • Creativity Create a unique design, wide array of product choices • Convenience Ability to print out objects right in front of your eyes • Development Developing countries, manufacturing process http://cubify.com/products/cubify_invent/index.aspx?tb_create_invent

  5. Disadvantages • High Prices Cheapest printer $1,299 • Extra Fees Must purchase designs, free designs don’t print as well • Limited Materials Most printers are restricted to plastic

  6. Uses of 3-D Printing • Interesting topic because this technology could transform several aspects of business, research, and consumer needs

  7. Future Predictions • Continue to grow rapidly in the market • Become more consumer friendly • Transform the manufacturing process as we know it • Be used in many different ways

  8. Reference Page • Barnatt, Christopher. "3D Printing." Explaining the Future. (2013): n. page. Web. 16 Apr. 2013. <http://www.explainingthefuture.com/3dprinting.html>. • Cornell, Scott. "Disadvantages of 3-D Printers." azcentral. n. page. Web. 16 Apr. 2013. <http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/disadvantages-3d-printers-2212.html>. • Cubify 3-D Systems. Cubify. Web. 16 Apr 2013. <http://cubify.com/cube/compare.asp&xgt;. • Evans, Hugh. "3-D Printing: The Game Changer."Connections. n. page. Web. 16 Apr. 2013. <http://individual.troweprice.com/public/Retail/Planning-&-Research/Connections/3D-Printing/The-Game-Changer>. • "Gartner Says Early Adopters of 3D Printing Technology Could Gain an Innovation Advantage Over Rivals."Gartner. n. page. Web. 16 Apr. 2013. <http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2388415>. • How to use Cube 3-D Printer and Review. N.d. Video. n.p. Web. 16 Apr 2013. <http://desktop3dprinter.org/how-to-use-cube-3d-printer-and-review/>.

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