How 3D Printing Is Changing The World
“3D printing techniques will change the world” – You’ve probably heard that a few times by now. Comparisons have been made to the likes of the futuristic food dispensers and ovens that featured in sci-fi favorites like The Jetsons and Star Trek. Who wouldn’t want their own ‘replicator’ to make what they want, right?
However, we’re consistently reminded of its ground-breaking effect on the likes of medicine, science, and other industries. We’ve seen some pretty phenomenal innovations in precision medicine over the past few years. 3d printing is contributing to this field. One of the most significant ways is through the creation of customized prosthetic limbs. It really is mind-blowing what can be achieved.
What Is Achievable?
Let’s not deny it – the potential within the 3D printing services industry is unbelievable. Can you imagine the day when they become affordable and everyone could have one in their home? It would be incredible! Well, guess what? It isn’t as far away as you think. Some smaller, lower-quality 3D printers are available for not much more than the price of a video game console. Because of this, many people have had fun creating different products: key-rings, mobile phone cases, and even desktop pencil holders.
A few years ago, the first-ever 3D Printed book cover was released. It’s astonishing to see the level of skill and artistry that is being brought to this emerging industry. Also, the world’s first three-dimensional printed electric car, called ‘Strati’, was born a few years back. In 2019, the ‘Blade’ was produced – an environmentally-friendly supercar with a 90% lighter chassis than regular supercars. We have also already seen the arrival of the world’s first 3D print/doodle pen – an imperfect, yet impressive, piece of technology.
The great thing about the industry is that it is continuing to develop and develop. Carbon3D is a new method. Its unique use of oxygen in the process will see it print 25 to 100 times faster than Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) – eliminating one of SLA’s main weaknesses. The sky does appear to be the limit when it comes to the 3D printing service industry. Well, that is until someone prints a 3D spaceship to get past the clouds too!
What A 3D Printing Service Can Provide You
3D print service doesn’t need to be semi-serious in its application either. It can be used in fun ways. Take, for example, PancakeBot – a crowdfunded 3D pancake printer. It’s not exactly the most practical of devices in its implications and abilities. However, kids – and us big kids – can appreciate the beauty of custom designing our own pancakes. Combined with design tools on computers and apps, it means that people can design, create and cook a pancake in the shape of whatever they want. However, it’s still pretty costly to buy printers in the first place – even if all it does is make pancakes. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.