3d Printing
3d printing is a technology that has been around for decades but has just recently gained popularity. Now you are going to learn how 3d printers work and just how practical they are becoming.
There are lots of different types of 3d printers but we won't be talking about all of them. The main type of 3d printing is additive manufacturing which is when a printer adds layers at a time until a final object is created. A computer sends the computer aided design to the printer and the printer then knows what to print on each layer.
3d printers are very affordable and every day people are continuing to try to make them even more affordable for the every day user. In fact, there is a 3d printer kit out right now that costs only $100! Some assembling is required but for $100 you could test out a 3d printer for yourself and that's pretty cool.
In case you are wondering, not everyone who uses a 3d printer is a CAD specialist. There are 3d scanners that take an item and scan it to a computer. The computer then takes this information and turns it into a 3d printing model that can be used to replicate the object. For example, you could put a phone figurine on the scanner, scan it, and then use that scan to produce a 3d printer figurine. You can see just how useful this technology is.
Now for those of you who are wondering what 3d printers have done already, here are some things that have already been achieved. People have printed 3d body parts such as ears and bones. 3D printers have created models for architecture. Phone cases, jewelry, decorate skulls, beard comb, musical records, and even musical instruments have all been printed out. That should leave you wondering what is next in the world of 3d printing.
The answers are infinite and there is no telling what a 3d printer will be able to create in ten years. With some hard work and a little bit of insight, you could actually make a fortune yourself by using 3d printers. If you think of a new use for 3d printers, you could become a millionaire in no time at all.
