3-D Printing (Additive

Manufacturing)

The first 3-D printer was made in __________ by Charles W. Hull of 3D Systems Corp.

3D printing first started out as a very ___________ concept.

Major decreases in cost has made them more obtainable to the regular consumer.

What is 3-D Printing

3-D Printer Uses Used in ____________

and in the creation of models

Can be used in the _______________ of engineering, construction, automotive design and many more fields that use models/prototypes.

Also used for other things like jewelry and medical technologies.

Cube 3-D printer

The ___________ of making any 3-D object solid or hollow in virtually any shape by the addition of layer upon layer.

Builds from the bottom up laying down a ________ of plastic upon layer of plastic

Additive Manufacturing

Advantages:◦ Increased _____________ of parts and prototypes◦ Lower cost no need to make new molds when

redesigning◦ More _______________ parts are able to be made◦ Design changes can be made more quickly

Additive manufacturing

3d printed room◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV_6QUXFnuE

Chinese students use 3D printing to build racing car.◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=zuw6aWXQZZw

Video of 3-D printer

http://www.redorbit.com/education/reference_library/general-2/history-of/1112953506/the-history-of-3d-printing/

http://rapid.sme.org/2014/CUSTOM/Uploads/additive_handout.pdf

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