Editorial
W
hile 3D printing appears to be well suited in the plot of a
futuristic science fiction novel, it is well within our grasp.
Using an assortment of materials that incorporate wood,
plastics, metal, and textures, we are now ready to print different three-
dimensional items; ranging from food, weapons, spare parts, homes,
organs, medicinal gadgets, apparel and that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Moving faster into the mainstream than its forerunner, this new
technology has immediately blossomed as a result of new printing
methods, a consistently developing scope of new materials and simple
access to the specialized printing devices.
Is 3D Printing
Really Printing
the Future?
While FDM has enhanced as the years progressed — printing in thinner
layers and different materials like clay and rubber — a number of
alternatives, more intricate techniques have risen. Having the capacity to
yield in more materials has likewise propelled 3D printing, which makes
metal alloys, plastic, chocolate, glass, sugar, pharmaceuticals and even
human tissue, 3D printable. What’s more; innovators have used these
materials to print objects as varied as wristwatch bands and human heart
valves. Notwithstanding material alternatives, color selection has also
made strides. Contingent upon the printing strategy and materials used,
objects can even be yield in full color, with different hues appearing up on
a similar object, using the similar materials.
Be that as it may, for some users, an ever better alternative than
purchasing a little, economical 3D printer is to not own one by any means.
Online printing solutions let users create objects without investing in the
technology whatsoever. All they need to do is simply upload their
exceptional file through an Internet-based service, select the suitable
output choices, and press “buy.”
No doubt, 3D printing technology has made some amazing progress and is
still advancing and developing. The technology has a considerable
measure to offer particularly to entrepreneurs since it decreases the
expenses of large scale manufacturing, making it possible for people to
get into business without the need to have high start-up capital. In this
manner, 3D printing has created and is still anticipated to create more
business opportunities in the future.
Abhijeet Parade