jeudi 12 décembre 2013

Why 3D Printers Are Set To Evolve The Production Industry

By Eric Styons


3D printers are currently a very popular topic due to the fact that these machines can create viable and lifelike products through the use of digital plans. They are being used to produce everything from tennis shoes that have been customized to actual weapons. This is being called the beginning of a major manufacturing revolution.

One technical student drew lots of attention by producing a gun that was fully functioning and made entirely from plastic. This product could fire real plastic bullets at speeds that were sufficient to causing harm to all that lie in its path. This was certainly an exciting development but it also caused people to start asking questions about how these printers might be regulated.

The abilities of this printing technology have caused a lot of concern due to the h very limited amount of legislation that current exists regarding these tools. They have also made the general public more aware of a level of technology that was once believed impossible. A number of companies are currently looking for ways to start buying advanced printing equipment of their own. They know that these will improve their operations considerably.

It actually costs quite a bit to get an average model, which is why these are unattainable to most consumers. People who have enough money, however, will have no problem scoring one on the consumer market. Due to this fact, those who own they can produce unlimited objects. A lot of people are using them for pure experimental fun while many entrepreneurs are using them to start highly profitable businesses.

Some artists are also experimenting with this technology in order to create three dimensional designs. These are being used to create displays in many parts of the world. Given the fact that the production process can be somewhat slow, many larger designs are being created and built in sections and then displayed as a whole.

Businesses are going to have the ability to customize their products. Actually, many companies are currently doing this. Some shoe manufacturers are allowing customers to create their own tennis shoe designs right in their stores. While these products will have the brand logo, the client is fully in charge of choosing design options and features to include.

There are nearly unlimited possibilities when it comes to 3D printers and all that they can be used to produce. Some of the disadvantages of these devices include their slow speeds and their high prices. These things, however, are certain to improve as efforts are made to advance this technology. When more private consumers start securing these tools, however, lawmakers will invariable take measures to limit the items that they can be used to produce.




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