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Thursday 2 August 2012

INFOGRAPHIC: HOW DOES 3D PRINTING WORK?



How Does 3D Printing Work, Anyway? [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Matt Silverman,
Mashable, 1 August 2012.

Design a pair of shoes on your computer, hit “Print,” and wear them an hour later. If that kind of technology doesn’t blow your mind, you’re dead to me.

The cost of 3D printing technology is finally within the grasp of consumers, and many believe it’s poised to revolutionize commerce. Companies are rushing to get out in front of this new custom marketplace, offering 3D-printed fashion, furniture and even food.


But how does this technology work? What kind of materials does it utilize? And how fast is this industry growing? The folks at HighTable.com have created the visual explanation below. Regrettably, this infographic will only print in 2D - unless you fold it into some sort of origami swan. But that one’s on you.

INFOGRAPHIC: Objects on Demand: The Rise of 3D Printing
Infographic source: HighTable.com


[Source: Mashable. Edited. Top image added.]


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