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Now the 3D technology has been applied to
multiple fields, including artifacts management, industrial production, medical
treatment.
For example, “Replicator 2” made by MakerBot, as you see in the picture above, enables 3D printing to be reachable for household. As 3D printing desktop models become less expensive, it will be a tool of high efficiency, which releases most labor needed on repair and eliminates the possibility of work injury. Bre Pettis, the chief executive officer of MakerBot, proudly claimed, “We have stories of people who have fixed their blenders, fixed their espresso machine.”
For example, “Replicator 2” made by MakerBot, as you see in the picture above, enables 3D printing to be reachable for household. As 3D printing desktop models become less expensive, it will be a tool of high efficiency, which releases most labor needed on repair and eliminates the possibility of work injury. Bre Pettis, the chief executive officer of MakerBot, proudly claimed, “We have stories of people who have fixed their blenders, fixed their espresso machine.”
The latest development introduced in the Wall
Street Journal is the 3D printing of human organs.
Rather than simply getting entertained by 3D technology, this is a life-saving improvement in 3D history. In the real case stated in the article, in order to "print" a new ear for a 5-year-old child, doctors borrowed the cartilage from a cow, and modeled his sibling's ear.
Rather than simply getting entertained by 3D technology, this is a life-saving improvement in 3D history. In the real case stated in the article, in order to "print" a new ear for a 5-year-old child, doctors borrowed the cartilage from a cow, and modeled his sibling's ear.
Last week, President Obama pushed manufacturers to utilize 3D printing as a more efficient way in terms of raising productivity and reducing manufacturing waste.
3D technology has been widely spreading in the field of visual effects. In addition to its entertainment usage, 3D printing seems to come up as a more eye-catching topic these days. Last week, President Obama cited this fascinating technology during his State of the Union address. He pushed manufacturers to utilize 3D printing as a more efficient way in terms of raising productivity and reducing manufacturing waste. President Obama said, “A once-shuttered warehouse is now a state-of-the art lab where new workers are mastering the 3-D printing that has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything.” His words ensure that 3D technology will play an important role in the manufacturing industry in the near future. Other than government facilitation, a famous TV drama, Big Bang Theory, has a recent episode including the topic of 3D printing. Raj, a main character in this episode said that 3D printing would help the U.S. to shift back its manufacturing from the sweatshops in China. The propaganda via media is visible evidence of the embrace of 3D technology today.
3D technology has been widely spreading in the field of visual effects. In addition to its entertainment usage, 3D printing seems to come up as a more eye-catching topic these days. Last week, President Obama cited this fascinating technology during his State of the Union address. He pushed manufacturers to utilize 3D printing as a more efficient way in terms of raising productivity and reducing manufacturing waste. President Obama said, “A once-shuttered warehouse is now a state-of-the art lab where new workers are mastering the 3-D printing that has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything.” His words ensure that 3D technology will play an important role in the manufacturing industry in the near future. Other than government facilitation, a famous TV drama, Big Bang Theory, has a recent episode including the topic of 3D printing. Raj, a main character in this episode said that 3D printing would help the U.S. to shift back its manufacturing from the sweatshops in China. The propaganda via media is visible evidence of the embrace of 3D technology today.
However, the opposite opinions indicate that problems
remain in the field of 3D development.
First, 3D videos could cause potential hurt on eye and brain if watching 3D content for too long due to failure to adjust to both the distance of the physical screen and 3D content. Hence, we need to be extremely careful about duration of children watching 3D TV or playing 3D game, because watching 3D content for too long will cause bad impact on eyes. Second, based on CitronResearch, which is run by California-based investor and notable short-seller Andrew Left, although 3D printing was promoted by President Obama, the fact is 3D printing has been overvalued and has made limited advances. The 3D stocks rallied after President Obama’s statement implies a high expectation from the public. We cannot deny that 3D printing might be an important element to help with manufacturing innovation, but the 3D printing products still require further work or material improvement before they become a reliable and durable commodity.
First, 3D videos could cause potential hurt on eye and brain if watching 3D content for too long due to failure to adjust to both the distance of the physical screen and 3D content. Hence, we need to be extremely careful about duration of children watching 3D TV or playing 3D game, because watching 3D content for too long will cause bad impact on eyes. Second, based on CitronResearch, which is run by California-based investor and notable short-seller Andrew Left, although 3D printing was promoted by President Obama, the fact is 3D printing has been overvalued and has made limited advances. The 3D stocks rallied after President Obama’s statement implies a high expectation from the public. We cannot deny that 3D printing might be an important element to help with manufacturing innovation, but the 3D printing products still require further work or material improvement before they become a reliable and durable commodity.
Source:
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP5d138684a2eb48aba8affade5e0d52aa.html?KEYWORDS=3D+printing
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/disruptions-3-d-printing-is-on-the-fast-track/?hpw
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_computer_graphics
This post on 3D technology was very well thought out. First off, since this is a class on media, many people would only talk about 3D entertainment, but you took it a step further and also talked about medicine advances and the manufacturing industry. Many people know about 3D entertainment already, but I was unaware that 3D printing has been recently used to help grow an ear. After reading this, I did some research to find that 3D printing has also been used in the dental world. An oral scan is made of a patient’s teeth and is then uploaded to a computer, printed, and a new porcelain bridge is constructed. I also found that 3D printing has also been helpful in the prosthetic limb world, which I find very interesting. Not only did you talk about 3D entertainment and medicine, you also brought up President Obama’s recent State of the Union address where he brought up 3D printing. I think this showed the reader how monumental 3D printing is since even the president is talking about it. I also thought it was good that you ended with some of the disadvantages of 3D technology, including the strain it puts on the eyes. You also could have talked about the disadvantages that 3D technology has on medicine, but overall, I think this was a very informative and interesting post.
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