2. The situation
2.1 Technologies involved
One of the main characteristics of 3D or three-dimensional printing is the principle behind the technique itself. Whereas CNC machining is based on a material removal process, printing technologies are based on "additive" approaches. The idea is to create an object by successive deposition (i.e., addition) of material, following a predefined format or model.
This characteristic is also reflected in the terminology, as the notion of "Additive Manufacturing" (AM) is often used instead of "3D printing". The notion of AM is broader than just printing systems, since it encompasses the entire ecosystem associated with this manufacturing process.
The general principle is based on the modeling of pre-existing materials...
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Bibliography
- Commissariat général au développement durable et CDC climat recherche - Chiffres clés du climat, France et Monde - (2011) http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/ IMG/pdf/Repclimat.pdf
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Websites
ODD Guitars. Distribution site for electric guitars made using 3D printing. http://www.odd.org.nz/atom.html
Additive Manufacturing http://www.additivemanufacturing.com/basics/
Additive manufacturing methods...
Events
3D Print Show – International state-of-the-art trade show for 3D printing technologies, Oct. 2014 http://fr.3dprintshow.com.systranlinks.net/paris2013/show-timetable/
Statistical and economic data
The Hype Cycle graph (Gartner) presented in this article is available at http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2575515
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