...Emerging Technology Report of 3D Printer: By Ali Sugule 11/22/13 3D printer, otherwise known as additive manufacturing is a machine that can turn a blueprint into a physical object. 3D printer is a process for making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many successive thin layers of a material. For example if you feed it a wrench, it produces a physical, working wrench or if you scan a coffee mug with a 3D scanner, send the file to the printer, and produce thousands of identical mugs. 3D printing can be used to create objects. At its most basic, 3D printing would allow you to design bookends that look like your face, or even custom action figures. 3D printing could be used to make simple machines like bicycles and skateboards. More elaborately, when combined with on-demand circuit board printing, 3D printing could be used to make simple household electronics like a custom remote control for your TV that is molded to fit your hand, with all of the buttons exactly where you want them. 3D printers use a variety of very different types of additive manufacturing technologies, but they all share one core thing in common: they create a three dimensional object by building it layer by successive layer, until the entire object is complete. Each of these printed layers is a thinly-sliced, horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. Current state-of-the-art applications: 3D printing is capable of mixing many materials, it is now able...
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...Engineering Generally, architectural models are constructed for the main reason of communication. But, whatever an architect wants to communicate differs according to the stage or phase of the project. 3D printers come in handy during these phases as explained below. Project acquisition There are several ways to win architectural projects. When developing a new business, one has to communicate ideas in a clear manner. First, although very few people will admit it, people have a hard time reading and interpreting architectural drawings. It takes experience and training to actually visualize a 3D concept explained using 2D drawings. 3D printed models have the benefit of being able to display an idea while staying abstract to encourage a discussion of new inputs. This is usually crucial especially in developing client relationship. Preliminary design In an urban design stage, it’s vital to study the impacts of a new mass on the environment. An architect would like to show the client how to improve and change the urban plan using a certain design. An architect can do this by using a 3D printing model of an existing site with removable plugs of the projected site. Several design plugs which can be switched around the context model are printed. The one benefit of doing this using a 3D printer is one only has to edit a computer model having the previous plug as compared to beginning from scratch. Preliminary design The task on every design stage is to have a cohesive design which includes...
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...How Robots Are Building a 3D-Printed Metal Bridge in Amsterdam 1) Title Slide 2) Article Information 3) Key Terms and Vocabulary * MX3D – is a company that researches and develops robotic 3D print technology. * Selective Laser Melting (SLM) - is a manufacturing process that uses 3D CAD data as a digital information source and energy in the form of a high-power laser beam, to create three-dimensional metal parts by fusing fine metal powders together. * Welding - is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing fusion, which is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. * Autodesk - is the California-based software company behind AutoCAD, a computer-aided design software that helps architects and engineers model real-world objects in the digital sphere. 4) What is this 3D Printed Metal Bridge? The 3D printer bridge, which is on track to be completed by 2017, is one of MX3D creations. The bridge will be constructed entirely by robots that can "print" complex steel objects in midair. The bots are like mechanical, welders that melt together layer upon layer of steel to form a solid object. It's the first time that Tim Geurtjens (The Co-founder and chief of MX3D) and his colleagues are designing and building a bridge using this printing technology. Until now, the company was mainly using its robots to...
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...SEMINAR REPORT ON: 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY SUBMITTED BY: NAME: PRANATI DASH ROLL NO: 1021019 UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: PROF.ASHUTOSH BEHERA PROF.MANOJ MISHRA PROF.JAYANTI DANSANA SCHOOL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING KIIT UNIVERSITY BHUBANESWAR-24. Seminar Report-2014-15 3d Printing CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the report entitled “3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY” is submitted by Pranati Dash (1021019) in 8th semester at School of Computer Engineering, KIIT University, and Bhubaneswar during the academic year 2014 as Seminar Report, under my constant guidance and supervision. The matter embodied in this report is original. X Examiner X Prof.Ashutosh Behura Seminar Guide X Examiner Seminar Report-2014-15 3d Printing ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank everyone who helped to see this seminar to completion. In particular, I would like to thank my seminar coordinator, Prof. Ashutosh Behura for the moral support and guidance to complete my seminar on time. I express my gratitude to all my friends for their support and help in this seminar. Last, but not the least I wish to express my gratitude to God almighty for his abundant blessings, without which this seminar would not have been successful. Seminar Report-2014-15 3d Printing ABSTRACT The last two decades ended in the midst of revolution caused by a technology that was barely noticeable at the beginning of the decade. In 1980 few would have guessed that personal computer along with...
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...building. As of now, we build things with our hands using material we purchase from a hardware store, which in turn was made in a factory. Now, we have created the 3-D printer. The 3-D printer is a machine that can create an object by solidifying material (usually powder or liquid) in very thin layers on three axis’s, using a selective laser sintering process, to build the work piece. (Encyclopædia Britannica, September, 2014a) Summary of Key Findings The 3-D printer has the ability to change the way we manufacture our everyday essentials. We could potentially be printing out our own kitchenware, decorative figurines, vases, and essentially parts the can connect together to give you a much more intricate piece. Having a 3-D printer also opens up a world of opportunities everyone, even those without degrees in drafting and designing. Businesses could drastically increase production rate as well as make more precise manufacturing specifications to fit consumer needs. Production has also reached the point of portability, providing businesses to the ability to physically take their workshops to the site and have the customer’s request printed directly where it’s needed. This also takes away the need of having a large crew work for several days to complete a project. Manufacturing has reached a whole new level. The 3-D printer can produce many things from our daily life ranging from tools, appliances, and even weapons. Industries have been playing with the idea of 3-D printing for over...
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...What is 3D printing? 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the entire object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. How does 3D printing work? It all starts with making a virtual design of the object you want to create. This virtual design is made in a CAD (Computer Aided Design) file using a 3D modeling program (for the creation of a totally new object) or with the use of a 3D scanner (to copy an existing object). A 3D scanner makes a 3D digital copy of an object. 3d scanners use different technologies to generate a 3d model such as time-of-flight, structured / modulated light, volumetric scanning and many more. Recently, many IT companies like Microsoft and Google enabled their hardware to perform 3d scanning, a great example is Microsoft’s Kinect. This is a clear sign that future hand-held devices like smartphones will have integrated 3d scanners. Digitizing real objects into 3d models will become as easy as taking a picture. Prices of 3d scanners range from very expensive professional industrial devices to 30 USD DIY devices anyone can make at home. Processes and technologies Not all 3D printers use the same technology. There are several ways to print and...
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...Technology vs. Guns: The Unseen Side Effect Gun control is a topic that is at the tip of every politicians tongue in today’s society. With mass shooting seemingly on the rise it is no wonder why many are in an almost frantic mental state to find the cure for this pandemic. Any sane person can tell you that it is a great idea to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and the mentally unstable, but the question remains of how? With the aid of computers and a mass network of online information, many pro gun control advocates are pushing for laws that require more stringent background checks with the use of these online databases. But what if these same technologies that may help us regulate the ownership of firearms, also lead to a more easily access to firearms in the future? And will more laws for gun ownership make the country a safer place? First and foremost, do gun control laws work? According to the statistics it would seem to be so. But in order to grasp the issue fully, it is imperative to first look at the existing gun control laws that are in effect. There are numerous laws both at the federal and the state level restricting the sale, purchase and use of guns. Although they may vary from state to state there are basic federal laws that are in place nationwide. These laws include that no person convicted of a crime can own a gun and also that a person must be 21 or older to purchase a handgun. One of the laws having the most profound impact recently...
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...provided. This small business was established since September, 22, 2014. The owner of this business is a USBI (Universitas Siswa Bangsa Internasional) student named Gusti Agung Komang Jaya Putra. Agung got an idea to create this business because he sees good opportunity that he can manage. The opportunity here means there are lots of students especially for USBI students’ intake 2014 who need help to print, copy, and scan their school task. So base on these situations he tries to collect his money as his first capital to run the business. Fortunately on that time he got money with total Rp1.000.000 from Koperasi Siswa Bangsa also from his pocket about Rp200.000. After he consider if his first capital has been collected enough then he buy one printer and three pack of paper A4 as his equipment and supply. Although sound simple, but in fact Agung feel difficult run his business because he a students also so he cannot focus on his business only. Then he decides to give service only for printing and scanning, which the price for printing is Rp300 for each page and Rp2000 for the scan service. Furthermore, to make his printing business different with other competitors, he decide to available every time the costumers need his help and also his friend can send the data’s through his email so they can still print their data even they cannot come to his living room. Amazingly by this additional point Agung has good costumer’s relationship and for two month he can earn Rp600.000 for his business...
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...OF MANAGEMENT, MANIPAL IT SKILLS FOR MANAGERS REPORT ON 3D PRINTING Presented by: Group 6 (Section B): Gautham Shetty (141202095) Kruthika S.L. (141202096) Rikith Soans (141202097) Sughosh R. Iyengar (141202098) Brajesh Kumar Pandey (141202099) INDEX Content Page No. 1. Introduction 3 2. History 4 3. The Evolution of 3D Printing 5 4. How the 3D Printing Works 6 5. General Principles of 3D Printing 7 6. Methods & Techniques 8 Selective Laser Sintering 8 Stereolithography 9 Fused Deposition Modelling 10 Laminated Object Manufacturing 11 7. Applications 12 8. Industrial & Personal Printing 13 9. The Cost of 3D Printers 14 10. Future 15 11. Effects of 3D Printing 16 12. Challenges 17 13. Conclusion 18 14. References 19 INTRODUCTION 3D printing is one of the emerging trends in the IT sector which has gained importance. Now a days, in the 21st century we can see that IT sectors plays a major role in development of all sectors. It has become the integral part of our life. IT has acted as a change agent in the present day scenario which has and will keep on bringing big changes in everyday life and 3D printers are one among the changes brought down from the IT sector. ...
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...The world population keeps growing, cities are becoming bigger. Right now we are living in the era of the information age; we are surrounded by thousands of devices, tons of people require more personalized services and devices at lower prices. The only way to catch up with these is through technology. In just a few years, driving a car would become a sport rather than using it as transportation. Companies would be able to provide their customers personalized products, that can really fit their needs at a low cost. These and many other innovations are about to come thank to the M2M communication, big data and the wide range of products that have been creating as a result of these technologies. The new devices offer us an incredible amount of new opportunities and possibilities beyond our imagination. I can imagine a near future being able tell my car by using my voice of where I want to go. By using GPS technology and internet to receive information of the information of the traffic report, analyzing the conditions of possible routes and checking shortcuts, or taking into account the fact that I need to fill the tank; the computer inside the car, after reading and calculating all these variables, it is going to come up with the best solution for you. During this process the system will interact with a lot of sources and it's going to be connected with many sensors and networks. Now we can consider some other factors that can make this technological innovation a little bit more...
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...3D printing economic questions and considerations 3D printing economic questions and considerations Definition Three dimensional printing refers to a procedure that employs the formation of solid three dimensional objects that can take the form of any shape desired based on the designs of a digital model. In order to achieve a three dimensional print output, one is required to utilize the additive procedure that involves the use of successive material layers that are laid in arrangement such that different shapes are displayed. There have been considerations of three dimensional printing as technique of traditional machining that greatly relies on material removal through use of methods such as drilling and cutting which is part of the subtractive procedure. I) History of 3D printing technology The historical development and context of 3D printing technology Three dimensional printing has existed for over thirty years, long before it was popularized. From the 1980s this technology utilized the inclusion of a layer fused in powdered material with the combination of a laser as well as dispersion of plastic that was melted through a nozzle system and resin that was photo-cursed. Nonetheless, three dimensional printers remained expense ice and where characterized as being sluggish with inefficiencies as the industry redeveloped at a slow pace during that era (Lanzetta & Sachs, 2003). The rapid popularization and growth of three dimensional printing begun only after the start...
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...3D Printing: Manufacturing Randall Ballard, Jerry Boggs, Bol Bol, and Jiro Newton DeVry University LAS 432 Professor Lynn Wallace April 19, 2014 Table of Contents I. 3D Printing: Manufacturing – Randall, Jerry, Bol, and Jiro 4 II. How 3D Printing Works – Randall 4 a. 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing? 5 b. Commercial Manufacturing 5 III. The Historical Development and Context of the Technology – Randall 6 c. Chuck Hall 6 i. Time line. 7 d. A 3D Printer in Every Home 7 IV. How New is the Technology? – Jerry 8 e. Is it Really Printing? 8 V. The Technology’s Potential to Disrupt Industries – Jerry 9 VI. Communicating With the 3D Printer – Jerry 9 f. The Process 10 ii. The 8-step process. 10 g. Reducing the Development Time 11 VII. Economic Considerations – Jerry 11 h. Rapid Prototyping 12 i. What Is the ROI? 12 j. Manufacturing Processes 13 iii. Economies of scale. 13 k. The Level of Interest 14 iv. Digitizing creative content. 14 v. Is it your creation? 15 l. Localization vs. Outsourcing 15 VIII. The Psychological Perspective & Social Effect – Jerry 16 m. A Paradigm Shift...
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...University of Beirut English 203 Monday, October 14, 2013 Figure 1: The First 3D Printer Figure 1: The First 3D Printer Over the past decades, there has been a non-stop technological revolution. Every day there are new discoveries and inventions in different regions of the world. Humans have landed on the moon, discovered galaxies and stars, found cures for some deadly diseases and also invented equipment such as vehicles, airplanes, computers and many others to facilitate their lives. But one invention that might have the edge over the aforementioned inventions is the 3D printer. During 1984, Charles W. Hull of 3D Systems Corp designed the first ever working printer (Figure 1). But it was until 1990 that this invention started to gain importance. This was the beginning of an outbreak in this field. From that year on, scientists and innovators have worked on developing 3D printers and have been able to do so. Now, there are different kinds of 3D printers with different functions. Some of these printers are specialized in producing food, while other printers can print different kinds of objects; from decoration objects to synthetic body organs (PCMag.com, February 2012). 3D printing is a prototyping process where a 3D design is used to create real objects. The 3D-model is saved in STL (Stereo Lithography) format, which is a file format related to 3D geometric shapes in computers, and sent to a 3D printer to be printed (Rapidtoday.com, 2009). The printing process takes place by...
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...University of Applied Sciences Fulda and University of Kassel International Food Business and Consumer Studies Innovation Management for the Food Industry 3D Systems Inc. “ChefJet” first commercial 3D food printer: an innovative new product in the food industry Examiner: Prof.Dr. Tonia Ruppenthal Ing.Agr. Emilio José Martínez Pietri 02.07.1981, Valencia, Venezuela. Matriculation Number: 32253922 emiliomarpie@gmail.com Witzenhausen, 07.02.2014 Student Declaration Hereby I assure that I have completed the written test independently and without unauthorized help and have not used aids other than those cited in the written test. I have marked all places which are taken verbatim or analogously from published or unpublished writings. No part of this work has been used in another written test. The citation standard used was APA (6th edition) __________________________ ________________________________ Place, Date Signature Table of contents 1. Historical Background and their products 3 2. Types of innovation the company applies/applied 3 3. Why the ChefJet is innovative 4 4. The innovation potential of the company and the product 5 5. The factors for success 6 6. The factors for Failure 7 7. The process of innovation 7 8. Map of the innovation process 8 9. Innovation Phases 9 10. Possible barriers to innovation 9 11. Analyse the market / competitors...
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...Business 3700 Assignment Information Systems Journal 2 November 20th 2013 2526 Words Table of Contents page Part 2A Use of Near Field Communication with POS Information Systems 3 Part 2B The World in 3-D 6 Sources Cited 11 Part 2A Use of Near Field Communication with POS Information Systems Near Field Communication is a new wireless technology that enables data transmission between two objects when they are within inches of each other. Smartphones & tablets enabled with NFC can exchange data with other NFC devices, or read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers and other products. The most interesting application for businesses is how it can be used for transactions. Many credit cards are NFC enabled with their EMV chips. Acording to EMVco “EMV chip-based payment cards, also known as smart cards, contain an embedded microprocessor, a type of small computer. The microprocessor chip contains the information needed to use the card for payment, and is protected by various security features. Chip cards are a more secure alternative to traditional magnetic stripe payment cards” (emvco.com, 2013). For fast transactions, the “tap” function of some POS (point of sale) systems is in fact a function of the NFC technology. In the case of using an NFC enabled smartphone (eg. Android Galaxy 3s and google wallet) or payment card (eg. Visa) with a NCR SelfServ Checkout at Dominion the process for the transaction...
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