3D Printing Innovates in Different Fields

3D printing refers to the new emerging technology that facilitates and encourages innovation across all aspects of society. Its implications are being introduced at a fast pace. That is to say, 3D printing is opening the door for improvement in the medical field, is changing the way e-commerce works, and will affect society at the economical and personal level.

To start off, 3D printing is form of additive manufacturing. It works by building or “printing” a model one layer at time and works from the bottom up. The process starts off by applying a layer of powder onto a platform to which, depending on the printer, sprays liquid binder and a bonding agent as a mean to solidify and strengthen the powder. This process is repeated until finished and can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Yet, in order to be able to transform a digital file into a tangible, physical object, the following are required: 1) a design using CAD software, 2) to save the file as a STL, and 3) a 3D printer of some sort.

Part of the purpose of 3D printing is to increase innovation by transforming digital files and ideas to real 3D tangible objects. Thus, through this mean, its applications can be used in medical advancement, engineering, and food industries just to name a few. In order words, 3D printings enable and facilitate the process of converting an idea or concept to a real object thus significantly affecting the everyday lifestyle.

For instance, 3D printing will affect the design economy as well as e-commerce. It is expected for 3D printers to become part of every household in the next 20 years. As a result of this, people are able to print their own artistic ideas (i.e. fashion clothes) right from the comfort of their homes. This in tu...

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