What is 3D Printing? Why is it such a hot product? Why has 3D Printing been on the lips of technologists for years and now it’s on the lips of the general consume? Why is 3D Technology, or additive manufacturing, poised for explosive growth and why is it so important to BDPA? By ‘printing’ and shaping materials such as paper layer upon layer in various geometries, we can now create three-dimensional physical objects at a fraction of the unit cost. This advance in technology has opened the door for numerous applications that are revolutionizing businesses across all industries. Everyday people are also joining in on the fun and coming up with ever more creative uses for 3D printing. Our guest speaker for this month is Jeff Smith, co-founder of high quality 3D printing technology company, Fabricon3D, located in Cincinnati. He is very enthusiastic about technology and how it can be leveraged in a business setting to get the job done faster and better. Jeff is an entrepreneur who has run a successful executive search practice (Smith, Fischer & Associates) since 1998. Learn more about BDPA Cincinnati - http://www.bdpa.org/group/CI

1. OverviewOverview
What is 3D Printing?
Where is it today?
Where is it going?

2. History of 3D Printing
Establish in 1984 by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems
(NYSE: DDD)(NYSE: DDD)
FDM Patented in 1989 by Scott Crump of
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS)

3. What is it???
Additive Manufacturing / Layer on Layer
FDM (Fused Deposition Molding) hot glueFDM (Fused Deposition Molding) hot glue
SLA (Stereolithography) ultraviolet light on liquid
polymers
LOM (Laminated Object Manufacturing) plywood
Sintering – laser and powered metal alloy
Powder – plaster and glue

4. 3D Printers are just Machine Tools
Rapid Prototyping
Customized Parts
Customized Products

5. Applications
Aerospace
Medical
Dental
Architecture
Jewelry / Art
Building Products
Electronics
BiotechArchitecture
Packaging
Pharmaceuticals
Automotive
Biotech
Promotional Products
Toys
Entrepreneurs….

6. Current State of 3D Printing
The market for 3D printing products and services grew to
$3.07B in 2013 attaining a compound annual growth rate of
34.9%, the highest in 17 years according to Wohlers34.9%, the highest in 17 years according to Wohlers
Associates
Consumer Desktop Printers – Makerbot
3D Printing Services – Shapeways, Quickparts
Scanners – Kinnex, Gotcha, Artec
Software- Sketchup, Solidworks, Rhino

8. Opportunities for Growth
Capital + Labor = Growth
Crowd Funding – Kickstarter
Venture Capital – very interested.
Acquisitions by the big dogs (GE, HP, DDD, SSYS, etc.)Acquisitions by the big dogs (GE, HP, DDD, SSYS, etc.)
File Sharing – Grab Cad, Thingiverse, 3DLT
Academic – very curious.
Jobs for skilled operators & designers
Europe is beating US….

9. What’s Happening in Cincinnati?
GE using additive manufacturing for jet engine parts.
UC DAAP Rapid Prototyping Center.
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals will 3D print pills.Aprecia Pharmaceuticals will 3D print pills.
Xavier University Center for Innovation – Makerbots.
3DLT – 3D prints to consumers online.
Fabricon3D….

10. 3D Printing the Future
“General Electric is expanding the uses for 3D printers
and expects the emerging technology to "touch" more
than half of its manufacturing in 20 years”.
“Printing actual circuit boards is very close,” says David
ten Have, CEO of 3-D printing outfit Ponoko”.
“Scientists have developed a method of 3D printing
new skin cells onto burn wounds at Wake Forest
University's Military Research Center”.

11. Groundswell In Consumer Interest

12. What Will Consumers Print?
3D Puzzles, 3D Animal Portraits
Busts & Statues
3D Wall Plaques – Number Plates
Custom Ornament, 3D Signs
Trophies, Gifts, Wall Decorations
Card making & Home Craft
Custom StencilsCustom Stencils
3D Caricatures
3D Faces or Customised Masks
3D Family Portraits
Personalized Dolls
Printing Avatars of yourself
Face Prints
Custom Masks
Wearable 3D Objects