Friday, December 13, 2013

Three Dimensional Printing Is The Ways Of The Future

By Korey Alberico


If you think back over the past few years you will probably not find anything that has created such a buzz like 3D printers. These devices are like something out of a science fiction movie. They are able to take raw materials and literally print out three-dimensional objects. They have the potential to greatly change everyday living.

Medical advances have been made using these machines. Human body parts can now be fabricated from metal, plastic or actual tissues. This can have a great impact on health care and help a lot of individuals. Not only are bones and cartilage being created with these machines, it is also possible to print organs.

This technology is also very exciting for those in the exploration of space. It means that with the right materials astronauts will be able to create tools and replacement parts on demand. If something breaks down it would be a lot quicker and safer to print the replacement piece so the repair can be made that it would be to wait for help to arrive. This technology could also use robots to create a ready to use habitat for humans on other planets.

These printers use an image that is put into the machine for replication. It will repeatedly laid down one line after another and create the object from the bottom to the top. There are even units available for homeowners at the cost of around $1500. As you can see they cost more than just a regular printer, but they do so much more than your average inkjet.

This is an evolving technology that will definitely impact society in a huge way. The fields of medicine and science will try and push the boundaries of what can be accomplished and we will all reap the benefits. Homeowners will not be left out as they too will look for new ways to use their home printers. They can be both practical and four hobbyists as well.

This type of printing is certainly in its infancy. Right now the things we do seem crude when weighed against the potential advancements it can bring. Imagine being able to purchase and download a pattern for things like games, jewelry and other items.

3D printers and the technology that has created them will grow over the next several years and will create thousands of jobs. The technology must be learned and new skills developed so it will have a broad impact on our society. The average individual may not see a need for it right now; however that is what most people thought about television.




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