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2018年7月12日星期四

Overwhelming 3D printing, very close to you but far away from you -part 2

Recently, Estonian scientists are re-examining the idea of building a house with peat. Estonia has many peat resources, and this time they are studying the use of 3D printing technology. Researchers at the University of Tartu and the University of Life Sciences in Estonia have created a 3D printed concrete-based material that is completed with a 3D printer.

After all, 3D printing is still a manufacturing technology. It is undeniable that 3D printing will bring about changes in manufacturing methods, and it will also bring about changes in manufacturing thinking. However, its development and popularization still require a long process, which is much longer than the popularity of the Internet or smartphones. The first to contact and use 3D printing technology is some companies or groups with strong financial strength or urgent needs or dare to try new technologies. With the intervention of capital, the upgrading, evolution, and renewal of technology, the cost of equipment and materials has decreased, the number of talents in the industry has increased, the media attention has increased, and the government has increased its support. The advantages of 3D printing have become more and more prominent. The small circle of the 3d printer is further expanded.

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It is worth noting that 3D printing is subtly entering people's lives, and perhaps inadvertently, you have used 3D printing technology. The ring you wear on your hand, the invisible braces that you wear on your teeth, the one that you see in the museum, the drone that is flying remotely... all have 3D printing technology behind the back. However, the road to the popularization of 3D printing is still very long. All of this needs to be added to the dimension of time. I hope that this new technology will be applied to various fields at an early date, so that people can enjoy the benefits and convenience brought by new technologies.

Overwhelming 3D printing, very close to you but far away from you -part 1

"3D printing" has become synonymous with new technology, but many people still don't know what it stands for.

The British "Economist" magazine published on April 21, 2012, covers the third revolution that is being experienced in the industrial world today, with a focus on 3D printing technology. Subsequently, then US President Barack Obama repeatedly emphasized the importance of 3D printing technology in his State of the Union speech, saying that it will accelerate the growth of the US economy. Since then, 3D printing has officially entered the public's field of vision, frequently appearing in television, newspapers, and other media.

After 3D printing became the "network first search noun", everything changed. The capital market first noticed that 3D printing concept stocks began to rise, venture capitals entered the market, and the number of 3D printer entrepreneurs and practitioners continued to climb. The number began to surge, the industry alliances were listed, the exhibition and the summit forum took turns, everyone seems to have found a gold mine waiting to be excavated. At that time, "VR", "AI" and "blockchain" were still on the road.

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In the eyes of the general public, 3D printed news has repeatedly subverted their cognition, 3D printing airplanes, 3D printing cars, 3D printing houses, 3D printing foods... 3D printing seems to become omnipotent, but when people turned off the TV and looked around, and the objects around them were still irrelevant to 3D printing. People couldn't help but feel that 3D printing is close to them but far away from them.

It is true that 3d printing is a very innovative and creative technology that might completely change our world from every single aspect of life. And it is also true that with the popularity of this advanced technology, it is getting closer to our daily life. The 3d printer is no longer the professional instrument belongs to the scientists, home 3d printers, and personal 3d printers can be seen on the market now.

2017年11月16日星期四

The evolution of the 3D printer


The past decade has witnessed quite a milestone in the rise of quality of print, especially since the advent of 3D printing. Not only that, but the several intriguing activities one can do using a 3-dimensional printer are enough to coerce every home or office to possess one. The facial features of an ancient king have reportedly been brought back to life from his skull's skeletal template using three-dimensional printing. 3D printing simply uses computer-aided design to shape up an object.

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Where can one use a 3D Printer?
On that account, the 3d printer has creatively carved its space in homes and schools as the fun way to solve minor issues. A simple 3d printer kit can enhance the classroom experience for both learner and teacher as they develop model designs to depict actual structures and situations. While a tad of ideas on what to print out at home using a diy 3D printer exists on the vast, ever-faithful internet, technological advances have improved the first 3D printer's form to a portable micro 3d printer. As is characteristic of all improvements on innovations, its portability makes it the ultimate one to own as a beginner.

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Striking traits of a worthy 3D Printer
Kickstarting the personal use of 3D technology may seem like a mammoth project but the facts demystify this notion. Take for example the popular Anet A8 3D Printer diy 3d printer. It's an ideal choice for newbies. Weighing roughly 9kgs, it is fascinating that the user can assemble it and start work 3 hours after receiving it. In fact, one can finish up their first 3D printed earbud holder as a trial task in an hour, as long as the design's file exists. The 3d printer kit that packages the Anet A8 3D Printer is completely do-it-yourself. It runs on Repetier-Host software - which is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac - prints 100mm per second with an accuracy of 0.1-0.4mm and has an SD-card reader. Alternatively, data can be input via usb printer cable. A standard 3d laser printer should have such qualities. Moreover, the user would have to ensure adequate power supply for a 12 volts' plug and provide an environment that will allow the aluminum heating plate temperature to achieve its maximum 110 degrees celsius comfortably.

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Striking improvements: Wireless printer is already here
Adding WiFi to 3D technology has brought forth the wireless printer too. It's an exemplary innovation that avoids one getting tethered to their 3d laser printer like a pet. Using appropriate software, objects can even be produced in 3D in your absence by just sending commands to the printer from a different room or even through the internet. Notably, one can add WiFi capabilities to their printing gadget via a USB WiFi booster.

Time to get your hands on a 3D printer kit
It's undeniably fair that the 3d printing gospel is an apt way to save humanity from the boredom that solving everyday tasks can sometimes become. 3D printing makes one's simple private space a cherished 'manufacturing firm'. Another novelty gadget about 3d printer that is a hit trend now is the 3d printer pen which is very incredibly magical and amusing.