The future of 3D printing looks promising – after all, who wouldn’t want to print out an odd part that might take months to ship otherwise? While it’s easily stated, it is the proverbial “not easily done”. The first obstacle in this industry is the “know how” and requires knowledge of computer aided design software. The second obstacle is finding the tools and materials to actually print objects. You would take a small hit in cost as well as the time to get this properly calibrated.
While these two obstacles can be overcome, the issue of materials is not one that can be defeated. Common household plastic devices, such as those that are used to create headphones, can be toxic or deadly – which is why they are created in factories far removed from people’s houses. Can the same properties of plastic be mimicked without creating hazards?…
