The New Way We Look At Things

In a study conducted through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on “average 79 people will receive an organ each day; however, an average of 22 people die each day” waiting for transplants that cannot take place because of the shortage of donated organs (U.S. D.H.H.S). The average amount of patients waiting for an organ can reduce to zero with the continued development of 3-D printers. 3-D printing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The digital file is uploaded onto a computer software, and then the 3-D printer prints the digital file out onto different materials. The materials include plastic, resin, nylon, sandstone. The finish products become replicas of the digital file, and what was an idea is now a reality. Therefore, 3-D printers will one day be the future of organ transplants because over the past twenty years the technology industry has rapidly grown into the focal point in society. From advancement in communication, to the medical field, science and technology has shaped this world today. Thus, the American Government should invest more money into the medical field budget because the research conducted on new technology (3-D Printers) leads to more lives saved, and expands the opportunity of future medical breakthroughs.

As 3D printing transitions from commercial manufacturing use to personal private use individuals will have the ability to print any design. Products can range from a pair of shoes to complicated engineering designs, life-saving devices, prosthetic limbs and weapons that pass airport security. In the future we will likely see printable medications and

There are a few pressing matters regarding the impact of 3D printing on society including security risks and accountability when a tragedy occurs as a result of manufactured items. However, 3D printing has a beneficial impact in different fields. One positive impact of 3D printing is the new industry software developers can pursue since there is a need to build and maintain user friendly software for 3D printing. 3D printing also reduces the time to necessary to

The field of bioprinting, using 3D printing technology for producing live cells with extreme accuracy, could be the answer to many of the problems we as humans face in the medical field. It could be the end to organ waiting lists and an alternative for organ transplants. In 3D printing technology lies the potential to replace the testing of new drugs on animals. However, the idea of applying 3 dimensional printing to the health industry is still quite new and yet to have a major impact. Manufacturing working 3D organs remains an enormous challenge, but in theory could solve major issues present today.

Why go to stores and spend lots of money buying toys, jewelry, cups and many other plastic utilities when you can only press one button and print them out for yourself. This futuristic idea is not only innovating the scientific and technological world, but it is also innovating modern day households. The possibilities of 3D printing are extremely captivating, making this one of the most exciting innovations in recent times. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, makes three-dimensional solid objects from a digital model or command. To picture how this process works, 3D printers use an additive process, where adding layers of a successive material creates an object. Traditional machines, however, uses a subtractive process by

In addition to affect the medical field 3D printing has impacted the fashion field in many different ways. 3D printing has been able to open up the doors to customizing clothes and accessories. “The idea of custom design has mass appeal and marketability. Who doesn’t want to wear a one-of-a-kind, perfectly tailored piece? Perhaps the teenage girl of the future won’t have to suffer the social agony of showing up to a school dance wearing the same dress as her archenemy” (Hennessey). What if it was possible to print a swimsuit fit to the customers exact measurements. A company called Continuum is taking order for 3D printed bikinis that are specific to the customers measurements and body type and size. Also companies are 3d printing customizable

With the very limited supply of organs, 3D printing creates functioning organs without a donation from a living organism. The definition of 3D printing from Charles W. Hull, the inventor of 3D systems, states that “...thin layers of a material that can be cured with ultraviolet light were sequentially printed in layers to form a solid 3D structure” (Murphy & Atala 773). The sheer narrow sheets play a vital role in bioprinting. They allow the printers to develop functional, layering individual cells, proteins, and an extracellular matrix. The three basic types of 3D printing include biomimicry, independent self- assembly, and miniature tissue blocks. The creation of the 3D structure creates all the difference between these types of printing. Three dimensional structure approaches include, creating exact duplicates of the cells and tissues with extensive knowledge, using a developing embryo as a template or using microscopic tissues to assemble into a larger developed tissue (Kalaskar). In other words, all these paths to bioprinting end up with a 3D structure but require different knowledge and materials. They all contain their own sets of challenges.

Imagine that you could design a three-dimensional object as quickly as it would take to decide on material and computer design: this idea is what created the technology of 3D printing. From the conception of 3D printing in 1984, to the first stem cell transplant, 3D printing has evolved from a sci-fi like idea to a realistic addition in individual consumer lifestyles. Now instead of relying on large manufactures to produce a special or specific good, the consumer has the power of this production in their own home, creating individuality through cost productive methods of production. "When you produce something yourself instead of purchasing it, that changes your relationship to it," says Chelsea Schelly, assistant professor of social sciences, of 3D printing. "You are empowered by it.” This empowerment is about to spur on a new industrial revolution in the manufacturing and distribution cycle. In essence, this printing revolution will encourage the individual to “create, innovate, and fabricate” their own personal design. In order to obtain a clear understanding of the increasingly popular scientific technology of 3D printing, it is necessary to research the history, current discoveries, and applications; however, maybe the most important topics to be discussed are the future directions, possible hazards, and intentions of this industry.

3D printing is a technology that was invented in the early 1980s by a man named Charles Hull (Ventola, 2014). Since its creation, 3D printing has branched into many different aspects of the world and is being utilized in fields like the automotive industry, medicine and is even being used for everyday purposes. Later on, Charles Hull founded a company called 3D Systems which developed the first ever 3D printer. In 1988, Hull and his company 3D Systems, put forth the first commercially available 3D printer. From this point on, 3D printing would be advanced and evolved to the point where it would have the opportunity to create a revolutionary impact on the world we

We are living in the era of technology, where every decade there is a better and newer invention. Some are good for the environment, for example, the hybrid car. Others become a staple for people of all ages, such as the iPhone. But there is one invention that has gone virtually unnoticed for quite some time, until now. This technology is known as 3-D printing. This type of technology is so versatile that engineers from completely different fields can all benefit from its use. It can revolutionize the way we make everything from prosthetic limbs to a functioning car. Going back about 40 years, the focus for 3-D printing has mostly been targeted toward making consumer items. The investments in this technology were also directly linked to computer software. But in the past few years this has been slowly shifting as engineers are discovering the immense benefits of 3-D printing. Due to the lower price tag and versatility, the possibilities are endless. In behalf of the vast amount of prototypes it can develop, innovators worldwide have flocked to the idea of 3-D printing.

To help protect teak trees used to build boats in West Africa, waste plastic can be used to 3D print boats. Three-dimensional printers could be sent to emergency zones to create medical supplies, as they are needed. The ability to 3D print simple medical supplies could benefit areas where medical

3d printing has the potential to rewrite business practises throughout the world. Mass production factories may no longer be required and economies of scale changed forever . One talented designer could

In 1984, 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing was introduced to the world. A three-dimensional (3D) printer works just as an inkjet printer, but instead of ink, certains type of material would be deposited layer by layer until the anticipated object is constructed. A decade later, this semi-new technology was used to make parts that could be printed overnight with minuscule imperfections. Then, in the late nineties, 3D printing advanced to printing organs with the patient’s own cells so there would be less danger of the body rejecting the new part (Cite). This led to a medical breakthrough, an event that would ensure extended life to its owner: a functional 3D printed kidney. The 3D printed kidney was efficient in filtering blood and producing urine, thus encouraging engineers to strive for more discoveries. By today’s day and age engineers could not only mechanical pieces, such as aircrafts, cars and such, but medically organic part as organs, blood vessels and finally, prosthetics.

3-D print technology has significantly altered over the years. With the help of Computer-Aided Designs, millions of items can be created via printing them 3-Dimensionally. Whatever you can imagine, you can make! These magnificent machines have become more affordable and extremely useful, making them a revolutionary tool in the arts of Medicine, Science, and Engineering. From prosthetics to everyday items (plates, mugs, etc.) these machines can make them all easily and affordable; but nevertheless, can a machine like this have no drawbacks or complications?

This type of technology has countless applications for personalized patient care and the study of the human body and could greatly assist hospitals and academic researchers. In addition to 3-D printing’s applications in medicine, our 3-D printing technology can also “Produce organic, complex geometries that can 't be manufactured any other way. For parts that will be 3D printed, like jigs, fixtures and custom components, you can set aside the usual design-for-manufacturing constraints” and greatly reduce costs for the pharmaceutical industry in the manufacturing of their products (Stratasys II 1). Initially we plan on selling two models of printers to service each of these two types of customers. For the hospitals/clinics and academic researchers, we plan on marketing our Connex3 printer. We have chosen to market this particular model due to its ability to “Simulate everything from soft tissue and muscles to cartilage and bone in a single print job. It can even incorporate clear materials to get an unobstructed view of hidden tissues and blood vessels” (Stratasys II 1). For our customers in the pharmaceutical industry, we are choosing to market our Eden 250 3-D printer due to its aforementioned ability to construct complex geometries for