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Revision as of 16:48, 29 September 2011
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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.
Details
While 3D printers are additive, they bear a close resemblance to subtractive manufacturing CNC milling machines.
Product Ecology
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See Product Ecologies for more information.
Components
Components
- XYZ Table
- Motors
- Controller
- Spindle
- Extruder
- Feeder
- Tool Changer
Status
See past work related to Factor e Farm at RepRap Build.
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 Also
- Comparison of 3D Printers
- RepRap Build
- RepLab
- 3D Ceramic
- Stepper Motor
- MIT Machines that Make
- Electron Beam Melting
- Sintering
