3D Printing Technology

3D Printing

Star Trek Technology Becomes Real Disruptive Phenomenon

Agenda

  • Introduction to 3D Printing
  • 3D Printing vs. Traditional Manufacturing
  • Overview to the Value Chain of 3D Printing Industry
  • How is 3D Printing Monetized – Key Business Models
  • Impact of 3D Printing on Future of Supply Chain
  • Overview to the Value Chain of 3D Printing Industry


Introduction to 3D Printing 

  • While traditional production relies on removal of the material from the solid cast or mold, 3D printing adds the layers of the material o mold, 3D printing adds the layers of the material on the existing layers. e existing layers.
  • 3D printing is a computer-driven additive manufacturing technology used for driven additive manufacturing technology used for producing the final product from a roducing the final product from a digital model by laying down successive layers of material
  • Typical 3D Printing Process
  • Design 
    • 3D printing begins with creating a digital model of the object, usually using CAD software, which is later converted into a .STL file. 
  • Print 
    • The 3D printer slices the .STL file into numerous digital cross-sections, and automatically builds the model using materials like thermoplastics & ceramics . 
  • Finish 
    • The final 3D printed object is then cleaned to remove overhung material and is polished, painted (if required) and made ready for use. 


3D Printing vs Traditional Manufacturing

Key Attributes of 3D Printing

Key Attributes of 3D Printing (continued)

Mass Production vs. Mass Customization

3D Printing Going Mainstream

3D Printing Business Model Comparison

Major 3D Printing Technologies

What’s Next? 4D Printing

Physical programming of macro-sized 3D materials to self-assemble themselves into predetermined structures and shapes

A Possible Scenario for 4D Printing

  • Self Assembling Materials
    • Exploring materials Exploring materials materials and understanding reaction understanding reaction to external elements
  • Industrial 4D Printing
    • Industry application Industry application application will be explored with explored with cost of technology more suited for industrial applications
  • Environmental Manufacturing
    • Holds potential Holds potential potential to revamp manufacturing introducing manufacturing introducing introducing a new field new field of environmental environmental manufacturing in which ambient sources of energy, water or even light will be used as impetuses to self-assemble.
  • Space Exploration 
    • 4D printed parts can be sent to space and programmed to selfassemble into an object at the desired location. 
  • Construction/Architecture 
    • Materials that could be programmed to adapt and change shape in response to environment or situation. Example: Pipes that expand when demand increases 
  • Medical 
    • Ongoing research on developing a nano robot built from DNA strands in the form of a clamshell basket, with double-helix "locks" that are only opened when the robot comes into contact with specific cancerous cells.

Value Chain of 3D Printing Industry

How is 3D Printing being Monetized – Key Business Models

3D Printing—Key Supply Chain Models

Year of Commercial Impact Key Application Sectors

3D Printing Industry Adoption Map

3D Printing and its Impact on Key Economies

  • Countries with lesser investment in 3D Printing and higher dependency on manufacturing exports stand to lose the most

3D Printing—Key Transformational Shifts

What is a Mega Trend?

  • Top Mega Trends Covered By The Visionary Innovation Research Division

What is a Mega Trend?

  • Mega trends are transformative, global forces that define the future world with their far Urbanization – City as a – City as a Customer Smart is the New Green Bricks and Clicks Innovating to Zero Future Infrastructure Development Health, Wellness and Well Being Top Mega Trends Covered By The Visionary Innovation Research Division Mega trends are transformative, global forces that define the future world with their far reaching impact on business, societies, economies, cultures and personal lives.

List of Topics done by Visionary Innovation Research Group

  • Future of Connected Living
  • Home, Work and City
  • Smart Cities
  • Future of Retail
  • Bricks and Clicks
  • Women Empowerment
  • New Business Models
  • Future of Retail
  • Future of 3D Printing Bricks and Clicks
  • Future of Logistics
  • Future of Mobile and Personal Robots
  • Top Technology Buzz To Watch Out For

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