What is 3d printing?
ADDITIVE PROCESS
How does the process start?
Make virtual design
Virtual design made with CAD OR 3d scanner
Different methods and technologies
Melting OR Softening to produce layers
SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING
FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING
Lay liquid materials that are cured with different technologies
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iceiNb_1E0I
Applications Visualizations
Prototypes
Architecture
Entertainment
Retail
Education
Limitations Limited materials
Material of choice: Plastic
Metal
Gold and glass
Not yet commercialized
Size