Julia Travassos
5-11-17
Graphics Level 1 Research Paper
Innovation is something that comes with change, something that it often forgotten in the impressiveness of said invention. New technologies bring new opportunities. They simplify difficult tasks, making them easier, faster, and less expensive. 3D printing is a concept that until a short time ago seemed impossible. The opportunities that it would bring were immense, but it seemed like a far off idea. That was until a method that work was finally found, and the development of 3D printing could begin. Most people don’t know how 3D printing works, let alone the immense effects it has had on society. However, the 3D printing field is growing, and with that growth comes many economic and business opportunities that were not there before.
3D printing was created by Chuck Hull in 1983, using a process he dubbed ‘stereolithography.’ This method involved a liquid being spread in layers over and over until eventually a solid, three dimensional object was created. Later, Hull expanded his method to more than liquids and included all other materials that were “capable of solidification or capable of altering its physical state.” This became known as additive manufacturing, another name for 3D printing. It was from Hull’s initial methods that all 3D printing processes were able to be created. In 2009, a company called RepRap acquired the rights to manufacture a desktop 3D printer that could be available to all, a vast difference from the previously industrial focused printers. RepRap began manufacturing 3D printers and selling them for one hundred times less, which resulted in a sharp increase in demand for the product. Today, the demand is growing at an even greater rate. New types of 3D printing have been developed such as Material Jetting, Fused Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering, Digital Light Processing, Metal Printing, and Binder Jetting. These advances have only improved the 3D printing process which has resulted in it becoming an even more rapidly growing field.
This new technology has provided unprecedented advances in many different fields that have ultimately changed our society. The automotive industry has benefitted greatly from 3D printing, as it is now easy to print custom parts needed for cars. With 3D printing, the medical field has a simple way to make things such as hearing aids and prosthetics that are cheaper and faster to make. For people who are in need of one of these devices, 3D printing is a life-altering invention; the difference between whether or not they are able to obtain what they desperately need. Dentists are able to print even more devices that people need, custom printed to increase their impact. The effects of 3D printing are not limited to just these fields, as many more such as the aircraft industry, the aerospace industry, engineering, architectures, manufacturing, and more are impacted positively by the development of 3D printing.
As 3D printing becomes more popular, there are more jobs opportunities that become available. The design of 3D printed objects requires specialized designers, especially those knowledgeable in CAD, as they are able to create the blueprints that the printers follow to print objects. Inventors and other technology experts are also needed to continue modernizing and improving all 3D printing techniques. There are also jobs that involve selling the printers and making them available to the people that would like to purchase them. Many entrepreneurs seeking a smart business investment also get involved in this industry, due to its projected growth and success (A $5.2 billion industry by 2020 according to MyCorporation). In addition to all of the jobs specifically relating to the printing, jobs in other fields grow as a result of the printing industry. More teachers are necessary to teach people about the technology, and lawyers are needed to help settle disputes over the copyrights and patents that come with a technology as new as 3D printing. Overall, the opportunities the 3D printing industry provides are endless.
There are new inventions every day in the graphics industry, some that become more successful than others. Thirty years ago, 3D printing was one of those new ideas that had never been tried before. The industry has been able to expand at a rapid rate, with new materials and methods being used to print all kinds of things. 3D printing has made things that seemed previously impossible, possible. It has cut down on the production costs and assembly time, and has eliminated a lot of the difficulties that resulted from building things such as custom car parts and prosthetics. 3D printing is revolutionary process that makes things easier and much more efficient. Due to the industry’s rapid growth, more and more jobs are becoming available in a variety of professions that are not just limited to 3D printing. The graphics industry has resulted in some of the most important technological innovations ever made, and 3D printing is now exception. The vast number of opportunities and improvement that it has allowed for show just how important it truly is.
The 3 sources I used to write this paper are listed below:
https://www.3dhubs.com/what-is-3d-printing#knowledge-base
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5125-3d-printing-jobs.html
https://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/
5-11-17
Graphics Level 1 Research Paper
Innovation is something that comes with change, something that it often forgotten in the impressiveness of said invention. New technologies bring new opportunities. They simplify difficult tasks, making them easier, faster, and less expensive. 3D printing is a concept that until a short time ago seemed impossible. The opportunities that it would bring were immense, but it seemed like a far off idea. That was until a method that work was finally found, and the development of 3D printing could begin. Most people don’t know how 3D printing works, let alone the immense effects it has had on society. However, the 3D printing field is growing, and with that growth comes many economic and business opportunities that were not there before.
3D printing was created by Chuck Hull in 1983, using a process he dubbed ‘stereolithography.’ This method involved a liquid being spread in layers over and over until eventually a solid, three dimensional object was created. Later, Hull expanded his method to more than liquids and included all other materials that were “capable of solidification or capable of altering its physical state.” This became known as additive manufacturing, another name for 3D printing. It was from Hull’s initial methods that all 3D printing processes were able to be created. In 2009, a company called RepRap acquired the rights to manufacture a desktop 3D printer that could be available to all, a vast difference from the previously industrial focused printers. RepRap began manufacturing 3D printers and selling them for one hundred times less, which resulted in a sharp increase in demand for the product. Today, the demand is growing at an even greater rate. New types of 3D printing have been developed such as Material Jetting, Fused Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering, Digital Light Processing, Metal Printing, and Binder Jetting. These advances have only improved the 3D printing process which has resulted in it becoming an even more rapidly growing field.
This new technology has provided unprecedented advances in many different fields that have ultimately changed our society. The automotive industry has benefitted greatly from 3D printing, as it is now easy to print custom parts needed for cars. With 3D printing, the medical field has a simple way to make things such as hearing aids and prosthetics that are cheaper and faster to make. For people who are in need of one of these devices, 3D printing is a life-altering invention; the difference between whether or not they are able to obtain what they desperately need. Dentists are able to print even more devices that people need, custom printed to increase their impact. The effects of 3D printing are not limited to just these fields, as many more such as the aircraft industry, the aerospace industry, engineering, architectures, manufacturing, and more are impacted positively by the development of 3D printing.
As 3D printing becomes more popular, there are more jobs opportunities that become available. The design of 3D printed objects requires specialized designers, especially those knowledgeable in CAD, as they are able to create the blueprints that the printers follow to print objects. Inventors and other technology experts are also needed to continue modernizing and improving all 3D printing techniques. There are also jobs that involve selling the printers and making them available to the people that would like to purchase them. Many entrepreneurs seeking a smart business investment also get involved in this industry, due to its projected growth and success (A $5.2 billion industry by 2020 according to MyCorporation). In addition to all of the jobs specifically relating to the printing, jobs in other fields grow as a result of the printing industry. More teachers are necessary to teach people about the technology, and lawyers are needed to help settle disputes over the copyrights and patents that come with a technology as new as 3D printing. Overall, the opportunities the 3D printing industry provides are endless.
There are new inventions every day in the graphics industry, some that become more successful than others. Thirty years ago, 3D printing was one of those new ideas that had never been tried before. The industry has been able to expand at a rapid rate, with new materials and methods being used to print all kinds of things. 3D printing has made things that seemed previously impossible, possible. It has cut down on the production costs and assembly time, and has eliminated a lot of the difficulties that resulted from building things such as custom car parts and prosthetics. 3D printing is revolutionary process that makes things easier and much more efficient. Due to the industry’s rapid growth, more and more jobs are becoming available in a variety of professions that are not just limited to 3D printing. The graphics industry has resulted in some of the most important technological innovations ever made, and 3D printing is now exception. The vast number of opportunities and improvement that it has allowed for show just how important it truly is.
The 3 sources I used to write this paper are listed below:
https://www.3dhubs.com/what-is-3d-printing#knowledge-base
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5125-3d-printing-jobs.html
https://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/