3D printing is not a new technology. This idea originated in the United States at the end of the 19th century, and was developed and promoted in the 1980s.The school enterprise alliance of China Internet of things calls it"The thought of the last century, the technology of the last century, the market of this century"。
From heart valves to a church, from children's toys to car engines, 3D printers have quietly arrived.So what are 3D printing applications in?
Medical industry
An 83 year old man suffered from chronic bone infection, so he replaced his jaw bone "printed" by a 3D printer, which is the first case in the world to use 3D printing products to make human bones.
scientific research
Through 3D scanning of fossils, researchers from Drexel University in the United States have made a 3D model suitable for research by using 3D printing technology, which not only retains all the external characteristics of the original fossil, but also reduces the proportion, which is more suitable for research.
Cultural relics protection
Museums often use many complex substitutes to protect the original works from the environment or accidents. At the same time, reproductions can also influence art or cultural relics to more people.Recently, the Smithsonian Museum, because the original Thomas Jefferson was to be exhibited in Virginia, used a huge 3D print replacement in place of the original sculpture.
Architectural design
In the construction industry, engineers and designers have accepted 3D printers to print building models, which are fast, low-cost, environmentally friendly, and exquisitely made.It can meet the requirements of designers and save a lot of materials at the same time.
Food industry
Yes, it's "print" food. In China, 3D printed pancakes and candy are popular.This is not hard to see from the long lines of tasting food at the exhibition and the booming business of 3D printing pancake shops in the airport.Most people taste this kind of food out of curiosity, and later find out that "it's not bad.".Of course, being able to see the whole production process can not only make people feel comfortable eating food, but also a very magical process for children, which has great attraction.
Science popularization in Education
Many regions have introduced 3D printing technology to schools to realize the organic combination of virtual world and real world. 3D printer will train students in innovation ability and practical ability, turn students' creativity and imagination into reality, greatly develop students' hands-on and brain skills, and realize the reform of school training mode.
With the continuous development of 3D printing technology and the reduction of cost, it is possible for 3D printing technology to enter thousands of households.Maybe one day in the future, you can print a pair of shoes for yourself at home;Maybe one day in the future, there will be a 3D printer in your car. If a part of the car breaks down, you can print and install it in time, so that your car can continue to run, instead of standing on the side of the road waiting for others to drag your car away
