3D Printing: What You Need to Know

What is 3D printing?

A manufacturing process in which material is laid down, layer by layer, too form a three-dimensional object.

Benefits of 3D printing

make products on demand not in bulk saves money and materials make things at home

Who invented 3D printing?

Charles W. Hull in the mid-1980's

Software format for 3D printing

STL format (stereolithography)

What technology is used in 3D printing?

fused deposition modeling (FDM) also known as fused filament fabrication (FFF)

What can 3D printers make?

jewelry tools toys furniture building models sculptures medical supplies

name some materials used in 3D printing

metals, plastics, polymers, ceramics, cheese, chocolate

3D printers build

three- dimensional objects

You can now buy a 3D printer and materials online or office supply retailers.

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