3D Printing

By: Matthew Manross

Im sure most of us have heard of 3D printing. Although these printers seem new, the first one was created 30 years ago. The first 3D printer was actually created in 1983 by Charles Hull. In the recent years however, they have become increasingly popular. But what exactly can these amazing machines do today and in future?

These 3D printers today are too expensive for the average person to have own, usually costing around 500$ for a personal printer. The 3D printer today also is not very useful for the average person. The main uses for the printer today are designing prototypes for companies. People today are able to create parts that broke or are damaged, such as toys or furniture.

What could the future for the printers hold? First off, we are very far away from the machines becoming a everyday household item. The fact is, these machines are too expensive right now for everyday use. However, as technology advances, this capabilities and availability of the 3D printer will also. There are endless possibilities that lie ahead for 3D printing. Some examples include 3D printed organs, Prosthetics, or even 3D printed food.

Works Cited

"You Can Now See the First Ever 3D Printer — Invented by Chuck Hull — In the National Inventors Hall of Fame." 3DPrintcom. 2015. Web. 21 Mar. 2016.