Modern technologies are opening up more and more unprecedented opportunities and never cease to amaze! Today we are sharing unusual facts about 3D printing.
#1 Older than you think
It turns out that 3D printing came before the Internet! It all started in the mid-1980s when Chuck Hull invented the stereolithography process.
#2 An irreplaceable assistant
3D printing works layer by layer, like an inkjet printer, and is used both in mass production and to create and test prototypes. Modern 3D printers are getting faster and production is getting cheaper!
#3 The latest fashion trend
Can you imagine, a 3D printer helps create fashion! Famous designers are using this technology to print elements of catwalk outfits... and more! Bags, glasses and even entire dresses are printed on a 3D printer.
#4 And print me... a gold ring!
A wide variety of materials can be used to print with a 3D printer. It turns out that even jewelers are using this technology to create their own unique precious jewelry.
#5 Life-size mammoth
Now there are 3D printers so gigantic that you can print... a mammoth skeleton on them!
#6 And the Oscar goes to... a 3D printer!
Did you know that a 3D printer plays a major role on the big screen? Yes yes! Movie props are often created using this technology.
#7 I'll help save lives
A 3D printer helps save lives! How? The thing is that it prints realistic models of human organs used by modern surgeons.
#8 To space with a 3D printer
There is a possibility that the 3D printer will go into space on an important mission! It will create materials for the construction of the first space houses. By the way, NASA has already held a competition for projects to build houses on Mars, and ICE HOUSE won the first stage. The house is shaped like an igloo, and 3D printing and ice were used to create it.
#9 Print anything
There are already websites with open libraries of designs for 3D printing! The printer owner only has to download the required file and print the desired item. On the websites, you can find designs for toys, souvenirs, phone cases, dishes and other useful everyday items.
In addition, files can be modified to change the appearance of things to your liking.
This opens up a lot of space for imagination and changes the future: maybe one day we will no longer order ready-made items online, but only buy their drawings to instantly print them on a 3D printer.
#10 Warning! The smallest man is missing!
Once upon a time, the world's smallest figurine was printed on a 3D printer, accurately imitating a human being. However, it was lost almost immediately after printing it was so tiny! :)
#11 The 3D printer had to sweat
The biggest item ever 3D printed is a boat called 3Dirigo. In 2019, it entered the Guinness Book of Records.
#12 3D printed house? It's easy!
In Guatemala, a 3D printer printed a house that can withstand an earthquake! It only took 26 hours to create it. It turned out to be much cheaper to build such a house than ordinary buildings made of concrete blocks. By the way, the roof of the house was made of palm leaves, thereby paying tribute to traditions.
#13 Food on a 3D printer? Yum!
It turns out that a 3D printer can print... food! We are talking about various chocolate figures that decorate desserts, as well as patterned inscriptions for the surface of cakes.
#14 Is 4D printing just around the corner?
The new technology could be revolutionary, but how is 4D different from 3D, you ask? 4D printing is an improved version of 3D, where things printed on a printer can change shape. For example, this technology will be able to make a robot arm that can take objects or parts for a car body: they will be able to change shape so that tires wear out less when turning. Shoe companies are already designing sneakers with soles made using this technology. It will gently repeat the shape of the leg and will not injure the joints when walking and running.
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