Applications of 3-D printing technology in the modern world
A 3-D printer
Drugs can be manufactured through 3-D printing
Medicine and surgery
Drugs are being developed through this modern technology. The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) of USA has approved Spritam, a drug generated through 3-D printing used to treat Epilepsy.
Human body parts like bones, kidneys can been generated through this technology.These artificial organs and tissues will solve a problem that has lasted for generations of lack of organ donors.This has become a major relief to people whose body parts have been destroyed through accidents or due to life threatening illnesses like cancer.
Medical equipment like CT scanners, X-Ray machines among others can be manufactured through the 3-D technology.
Automobile industry
Various parts of vehicles can be manufactured using 3- D printing technology. 3-D printers lay several layers of the material leading to generation of an exact replica of a model. It has been found that, material generated through this technology are actually lighter hence ensuring energy efficiency.Energy inefficiency means reduced pollution rates hence better life.Vehicle parts manufactured through this technology are also cheaper and also highly compatible due to the high level of manufacturing compatibility.
Engine of an automobile
Entertainment
The technology has been applied in the creation of movie characters and also entertainment equipment. This generation method is time efficient and the quality is excellent.
Construction industry will greatly benefit from 3-D printing technology
Construction industry
3-D printing technology translates models of building parts into actual objects. Construction model parts are being generated through this modern technology which is quick and efficient.This is drastically loiwering the costs associated with construction.
The manufacture of sophisticated military equipment through 3-D printing technology is now possible
Military field
The manufacture of cheaper,lighter and more efficient military equipment and vehicles is now possible through the 3-D printing technology.
Countries have been competing on the manufacture of sophisticated military equipment.
The technology has been applied in the manufacture of fire arms.This has both a positive and negative impact on peace and stability in the world depending on the hands that have access to the manufactured weapons.The technology is also improving the safety of vehicles.This is according to experts in this field.
If applied optimumly and positively,3-D printing technology has the ability to propel the world to a higher level in terms of cost and efficiency.
