3d printing

• 3d printing Process

  • A 3D object is created from a computer based design by ‘printing’ successive layers of material.

  
• Uses of 3D printing

  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Engineering
  • Fashion
  • Jewellery
  • Prosthetic limbs
• Benefits of 3d printing

  • Designs can be highly customised and almost any shape can be printed.
  • Products can be printed when needed, reducing waste.
  • Each printed item is identical.
• Drawbacks of 3d printing

  • The number of materials that can be used is still limited.
  • The run time is quite slow so takes a long time to create just one product.