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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A 3D printer is an additive manufacturing technology that enables automated construction of complex assemblies via layered deposition. The technology is similar to a | A 3D printer is an additive manufacturing technology that enables automated construction of complex sub-assemblies via layered deposition. The technology is similar to a traditional printer, but with an additional z axis. As a central backbone of [[Digital Fabrication]], the end goal of 3D printers is to be able to print anything. | ||
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==Description== | |||
[[ | While 3D printers are additive, they bear a close resemblance to subtractive manufacturing [[CNC milling machines]]. | ||
==Product Ecology== | ==Product Ecology== | ||
'''Uses''' | |||
[[3D Scanner]] - [[CAD]] Data | |||
[[Multimachine]] - Threaded rod | |||
[[CNC Lasercutter]] - Structural material | |||
'''Produces''' | |||
[[CEB]] Controller Box | |||
See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information. | See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information. | ||
==Components== | ==Components== | ||
'''Components''' | |||
*Table | |||
*Motors | |||
*Controller | |||
*Threaded Rod | |||
*Extruder | |||
*Feeder | |||
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Currently 3D printer designs are being researched, with the goal of full integration into the [[Product Ecology]] of [[GVCS]] technologies. | |||
3D printer technology is currently undergoing a flourishing of innovation. As a relatively new technology (2003), many experimental designs and techniques are being explored by thousands of groups worldwide. See a [[Comparison of 3D Printers]] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[ | [http://mtm.cba.mit.edu/ MIT Machines that Make] | ||
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Overview
A 3D printer is an additive manufacturing technology that enables automated construction of complex sub-assemblies via layered deposition. The technology is similar to a traditional printer, but with an additional z axis. As a central backbone of Digital Fabrication, the end goal of 3D printers is to be able to print anything.
Description
While 3D printers are additive, they bear a close resemblance to subtractive manufacturing CNC milling machines.
Product Ecology
Uses 3D Scanner - CAD Data Multimachine - Threaded rod CNC Lasercutter - Structural material
Produces CEB Controller Box
See Product Ecologies for more information.
Components
Components
- Table
- Motors
- Controller
- Threaded Rod
- Extruder
- Feeder
Wanted: Brief description of each of the major parts of the 3D Printer
Specifications
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Status
Currently 3D printer designs are being researched, with the goal of full integration into the Product Ecology of GVCS technologies.
3D printer technology is currently undergoing a flourishing of innovation. As a relatively new technology (2003), many experimental designs and techniques are being explored by thousands of groups worldwide. See a Comparison of 3D Printers
See Also
