3D Printing
Impact on Work, Employment, and Vocation
History of 3D Printing
The 3D Printing Prototype was created in 1980 this was a huge break that changed and modernized our technology. Later in February 2011, MIT granted licenses to six companies to use and promote the 3DP process in its products. The earliest development of 3-D printing took place at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Products created by 3D Printing
3D Printing's Impact on Employment
3D Printing's Impact on Manufacturing
For decades 3-D printing or additive manufacturing was the preserve of larger enterprises, as investment costs were prohibitive for smaller companies.But with costs for lower end plastics-printing machines having plummeted in the last few years, the technology is now on the cusp of becoming mainstream.
3D Printing's Impact on Education
Besides being used for one’s necessities, 3D printing has also caused a huge impact on education.
3D printing is now used in prototyping and distributed manufacturing with applications in architecture, construction, industrial design, automotive design, aerospace, military, engineering, etc.Using 3D Printing is a fast route to “Iterative designing”… students are able to design 3D parts, print, test and evaluate them.
As 3D Printers continue to make their way into educational settings, students will likely find their classrooms more engaging and enriching.