What Can 3D Printing Be Used For? Here Are 5 Amazing Examples
The fundamental advantage of this process is that, compared to traditional production techniques, it is much easier to manufacture even complex structures and uses less materials, which is beneficial for the environment and the bottom line. Parts and products can be printed on-site, which reduces the need for transportation. Furthermore, one-off things may be produced fast and simply without having to worry about economies of scale, which has the potential to revolutionize bespoke manufacturing, fast prototyping, and the creation of highly customized products. Furthermore, almost any material can be used for 3D printing: plastic, of course, but also metal, powder, liquid, concrete, and even chocolate.
1. Bones and muscles
Through a technique known as "bioprinting," researchers at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine have successfully implanted ears, muscles, and bones into animals. The printed tissue became functional tissue once it was transplanted, which is incredibly exciting.
2. Ovaries
Resolving infertility is frequently a costly, time-consuming, and traumatic process. However, one groundbreaking trial offers optimism that a novel new treatment strategy may be developed in the future. A mouse was given artificial, printed ovaries at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. After that, the mouse gave birth to healthy offspring.
3. Pastries
Dinara Kasko, a former architect from Ukraine who is now a pastry chef, gained notoriety on Instagram by sharing images of her eye-catching geometric 3D printed pastries. Furthermore, Kasko is not the only company printing food.
4. Pizza
Personalized printed food may be produced with Natural Machines' Foodini 3D food printer. With edible components, it can print a variety of healthier options, including bean burgers and pizza.
5. Buildings
Russian firm Apis Cor is able to 3D print a small house in just 24 hours, and save up to 40 percent on building costs. After the printer is taken out of service, insulation, windows, and a roof are added to the walls that were first constructed by the mobile printer using layers of a concrete mixture. Additionally, buildings can be printed on-site rather than in a factory thanks to Apis Cor's mobile printing machines.
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