The document discusses the history and future of 3D printing. It begins with the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century. It then discusses the creation of the first 3D printer by Charles Hull and how upcoming patent expirations in 2014 will significantly reduce the cost of 3D printing and make it more accessible. Finally, it discusses how 3D printing will allow for improved collaboration between designers and engineers and be more environmentally friendly than traditional manufacturing.

1. Santiago Mata • Henri MaindidzeSantiago Mata • Henri Maindidze
Introduction to EngineeringIntroduction to Engineering
10/4/13 • Period 210/4/13 • Period 2
3D3D PrinterPrinter

2. First book dates back toFirst book dates back to
868 CE868 CE JohannesJohannes
GutenbergGutenberg
innovated theinnovated the
Printing PressPrinting Press
CreatedCreated
interchangeableinterchangeable
moldsmolds
Original InventionOriginal Invention
Charles W. Hull created the first 3DCharles W. Hull created the first 3D
PrinterPrinter

3. Expiration of 2014 patent,Expiration of 2014 patent,
related to laser sinteringrelated to laser sintering
will drastically reduce thewill drastically reduce the
cost of printing.cost of printing.
PatentsPatents
Essentially making itEssentially making it
more accessible formore accessible for
everyone.everyone.

4. Major ChangesMajor Changes
3D Printers are being developed for the use in3D Printers are being developed for the use in
space. Where astronauts are able to constructspace. Where astronauts are able to construct
items in space.items in space.
New materials that are not only moreNew materials that are not only more
precise but more affordable.precise but more affordable.
Standardization of the printer materials, so theStandardization of the printer materials, so the
refill material is compatible with every printer.refill material is compatible with every printer.

5. TimelineTimeline

6. Global Impact on SocietyGlobal Impact on Society
and Environmentand Environment
Designers and Engineers are able to workDesigners and Engineers are able to work
together.together.
By showing their sketches to Engineers in 3D.By showing their sketches to Engineers in 3D.
Innovation process improves, the printers will be moreInnovation process improves, the printers will be more
economically accessible.economically accessible.
Does not consume paper to be thrown away, therefore itDoes not consume paper to be thrown away, therefore it
is environmentally friendly.is environmentally friendly.
Products are easier to construct.Products are easier to construct.

7. Major Engineering PrincipalMajor Engineering Principal
• Mechanical Engineering is involved withMechanical Engineering is involved with
the design and production of machinerythe design and production of machinery
◦ A mechanical engineer understands the forces and
the thermal environment that a product, its parts, or
its subsystems will encounter in the real world
◦ They need to design it for functionality, aesthetics,
and the ability to withstand the forces and the
thermal environment they will be subjected to
◦ The engineer determines the best way to manufacture them and ensure they will
operate without failure
◦ The ability to analyze and design objects and systems with motion is the most
important skill that mechanical engineers must possess
◦ They play a central role in the production of most commonly used items, as the skills
listed above are necessary to make most things

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