Sep 10, 2014 | Student blog
3D printing prices have dropped, making it more compelling for manufacturers and consumers. The article “How 3D Printing Will Turn Manufacturing on its...
Sep 9, 2014 | Student blog
NASA and other food manufacturers are looking into 3D printing food to increase the possible storage of food. The idea behind 3d printing food is to increase the shelf life of food in situations where refrigeration and freezing are not really an option due to many...
Sep 9, 2014 | Student blog
The plastic printing material most frequently used in the 3space classroom is PLA (polylactic acid), which is a bioplastic derived from natural materials like potatoes, tapioca, and corn. So with a plastic derived from things we eat normally, you would think it would...
Sep 9, 2014 | Student blog
As stated by Hedwig Heinsman of Dus Architects, “The building industry is one of the most polluting and inefficient industries out there, however, with 3D printing there is zero waste, reduced transportation costs, and everything can be melted down and recycled.” As a...
Sep 8, 2014 | Student blog
Huffington Post reposted ArchDaily’s article from June 25th of this year about how a WinSun Decoration Design Engineering built 10 one story homes in 24 hours via 3D printers. The company had spent twelve years developing this custom printer measuring 10 meters...
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