In the XXI century 3D-printing has become one of the most important achievements of mankind in the field of technology development. Scientists have mastered the techniques of creating three-dimensional models of all shapes and content, progress even touched the food industry and medicine - food print, bones, blood vessels, etc. Today, technology is not so affordable pleasure, however, one can hardly argue with the fact that by mastering it, people stepped forward into the future.
Today we have heard a lot about of 3D-printers, but not everyone knows that the new technology of "cloning" things began to emerge in the 1980s (Pam, 2016). The idea of printing three-dimensional objects (prototyping) belongs to the American inventor Chuck Hall. In 1984, Charles Hull developed the technology of three-dimensional printing - stereolithography. But the heyday of 3D-printing began in the XXI century with the advent in 2005 of the printer that could print colored three-dimensional figures. The potential and possibilities of 3D-printers are enormous; often they are used in mechanical engineering, architecture, film, and medicine. A great variety of factors was the reason it became so popular and useful, it includes medical concerns, public opinion, environmental impact, etc (Pam, 2016).
3D-press is not only cheaper but also friendlier to nature. Through 3D-printing people can substantially reduce pressure on the environment. Three-dimensional printing uses less energy, saving significant material and human resources for the delivery of various objects (Pam, 2016).
You can print not only the objects of high density; the technology allows you to create "soft" models as well. In 2014, at the London exhibition devoted to 3D-printers, designers presented facial prostheses. Silicone nose, ears, and skin at first glance had no different from the "originals". Similarly, doctors have learned how to "print" teeth and bones (Pam, 2016).
3D-printers are used even in the world of high fashion. Anyone can buy customized Nike sneakers created with the help of 3D-printer on the basis of the legs scan of the future owner. NASA astronomers thanks to this technology developed a three-dimensional modeling design of a lunar base (Pam, 2016). One of the great features of 3D-printers is culinary. The food printer cartridges are replaced with toners with food ingredients. A person must choose a favorite recipe and then press "Start". The printer will begin the gradual imposition of layers of selected food (Pam, 2016).
References
Baker Pam (2016) “3D Printing: Innovation's New Lifeblood”, TechNews World. Retrieved from: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83035.html
