A Presentation by Dylan Lucas
A brief explanation of the creation and additive process
* Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) * Laser fuses powder * Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) * Melted material with built in structure * Stereolithography (SLA) * Laser solidifying photopolymer resin The Top 3 Most Used are:
Virtually ANY material can be used! From glass, metal, & plastic to food & human tissue
A Look at the Possible Advantages
* Medical teams hope to recreate organs using 3D printers * Functional blood vessels * Biggest challenge? * Projected in 2020
* Personal 3D printers * Artistic expression * Cost effective? * Alternatives to purchasing
*B*B enefits *S*S aves time *S*S aves money *E*E liminates traditional prototyping procedure *L*L ower Part Costs *L*L ower inventory (parts are created as needed) = less liability
* How will manufacturers stay relevant? * How do laws apply to 3D designs? * Will consumers be the only winners?