3-D printing
by Ivan Tonkic
1. Background
1.1. 1 st patent 1980’s
1.2. 1st system under $10,000 2007
1.3. Commercially available
2. Advantages
2.1. Affordable
2.1.1. Peechy printer $100!
2.1.2. MakerBot < $950
2.2. Easy Modeling
2.2.1. SketchUp
2.2.2. Sketching
2.2.3. Wiimote
2.2.4. 3d scaning
2.2.4.1. Using webcam
2.2.5. Cloud 3d Modeler (in browser)
2.2.6. Modeling & 3d Printing at the same time
3. Principles
3.1. Modeling
3.2. Printing
4. Current Application
4.1. Medicine
4.1.1. Surgery
4.1.1.1. Jaw
4.1.2. Dental
4.1.3. Hearing
4.1.4. Lifesaving
4.2. Industrial
4.2.1. Aerospace
4.2.1.1. Planes
4.2.2. Automotive
4.2.2.1. Concept cars
4.2.2.2. Racing
4.3. Education
4.3.1. Maps
4.3.2. Blind
4.3.3. Competitions
4.3.4. FabLabs