#Asia [Infographic] The time to embrace 3D printing techniques is now

//

Is 3D printing technology an improvement over traditional methods? Or simply a cool thing that actually does not make a major difference?

3D printing

Most readers probably understand how 3D printing works; but for those who wonder how those guys in the mall take a nice self-portrait and turn it into a bobble-head in mere hours, the answer is rapid prototyping.

Rapid prototyping is a 3D printing technology that utilises a variety of techniques to build products via additive manufacturing.

In its most basic sense, the process uses layers of materials to build an object. One of the more intriguing applications is the introduction of organically-inspired designs into engineering.

But, is 3D printing technology actually an improvement over traditional plastic manufacturing? Or is it simply a cool technology that does not necessarily improve efficiency?

The following infographic, sponsored by Stratasys — a major 3D printing company — lays out the case of why rapid prototyping is an improvement on traditional techniques.

Also Read: [Video] Inside the Stratasys 3D printing centre in Singapore

 

FINAL Infographic C

The post [Infographic] The time to embrace 3D printing techniques is now appeared first on e27.

from e27 http://ift.tt/1RHQ0Xx

This entry was posted in #Asia by Startup365. Bookmark the permalink.

About Startup365

Chaque jour nous vous présenterons une nouvelle Startup française ! Notre pays regorge de talents et d'entrepreneurs brillants ! Alors partons à la découverte des meilleures startup françaises ! Certaines d'entre elles sont dans une étape essentielle dans la vie d'une startup : la recherche de financement, notamment par le financement participatif (ou crowdfunding en anglais). Alors participez à cette grande aventure en leur faisant une petite donation ! Les startups françaises ont besoin de vous !