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3D Printing Business
In this part find out how 3D printing is changing the world of business and manufacturing. Consider the possibilities of using a design based on an expired patent. Examine the ethics of additive manufacturing. Explore the future of 3D-printed designs.
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3D printing offers moneymaking opportunities that weren't possible even a few years ago. The earliest commodity application of additive manufacturing was in prototyping; its ease of one-off fabrication for testing earned it early fame as rapid prototyping. Many products are tested by creating a physical model through additive manufacturing, allowing consumers to test fit and arrangement of controls and mechanical features by using a model of the intended product.
3D printing still facilitates the creation of rapid prototypes of different designs, but its capabilities have expanded to include metal and ceramic materials suitable for the fabrication of durable production goods.
This section examines many of the emerging uses for additive manufacturing systems, which are already opening new industries for exploration and commoditization.
Commoditizing 3D Printing
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Commoditizing 3D Printing
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Exploring the business side of 3D Printing
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Effect on Traditional Business
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Effect on Traditional Business
In this part of our journey, we will explore changes that 3D Printing is influencing the production. Meaning, we will try to answer the questions regarding displacing the production line, abbreviating the manufacturing chain, providing local fabrication benefits, as well as the traditional release cycles transformation.
3D Printing may one day allow manufacturers to transform everything from solid objects and construction materials into new appliances or buildings without any waste.
It may affect the industries involved in the transportation and storage of mass product quantities and reduce the environmental impact of cargo transportation.
It would also transform the materials (and quantities thereof) used in the production of goods, which could affect industries that currently supply parts to existing production lines.
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Reviewing 3D-Printing Research
The technology's true potential, however, is still being discovered. Research continues on applications that can translate virtual digital models into physical forms in a variety of fields. Let's review current research on the next generation of additive manufacturing techniques, materials, and technologies.
So our journey will go through exploring emerging areas, designing functional technology, experimenting with new materials, exploring 3D printing in space, as well as working with 3D printing in health care.
Many schools are starting to develop programs on 3D printing and its remarkable potential. These programs test new innovations and their applications - from 3D-printed foods at Cornell to printed plastic boats at the University of Washington.
By using 3D printers, teachers can create lab equipment and classroom examples for several courses, as well as create more 3D printers from a signle one to become more available to educators and students.
Reviewing 3D-Printing Research
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3D printing offers moneymaking opportunities that weren't possible even a few years ago. The earliest commodity application of additive manufacturing was in prototyping; its ease of one-off fabrication for testing earned it early fame as rapid prototyping. Many products are tested by creating a physical model through additive manufacturing, allowing consumers to test fit and arrangement of controls and mechanical features by using a model of the intended product.
3D printing still facilitates the creation of rapid prototypes of different designs, but its capabilities have expanded to include metal and ceramic materials suitable for the fabrication of durable production goods.
This section examines many of the emerging uses for additive manufacturing systems, which are already opening new industries for exploration and commoditization.
Laws, Patents & Ethical Issues
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