3D Printing
Reid Arani
What is 3D printing?
History Behind 3D printing
Charles Hull
One of the first 3D printers
An object created using a 3D printer
How Does 3D printing work?
What kind of items does it create?
- kids drawings into real life animations
- cars
- buildings
- blueprints
- jewelry
- almost any other item(complex or simple)
Are there any restrictions on 3D printing?
Q's and A's
A: In 1983, Charles (Chuck) Hull invented the first ever 3D printer.
Q: Why is 3D printing useful at military bases?
A:In military bases, 3D printers have been used to duplicate the items needed for that specific time depending on what they need.
Q: Why is 3D printing useful to NASA?
A:NASA uses 3D printers for parts aboard the ships.
Q:What other limits have been put on 3D printing?
A: One of the most dangerous abilities in 3D printing is copying guns. Even if you had a license for your other gun, you may not be eligible for more and untrustworthy people could get a hold of a gun and copy it easily.
Q:What are some other materials used by a 3D printer?
A: Other than plastic, metal, and ceramics, some printers have used a powder like substance.
Q: How expensive are 3D printers?
A: 3D printers can range of a price from 50,000 dollars to 1 million