The costs of 3D printing are dropping rapidly, making the idea of bespoke 3D objects more possible by the day. Companies such as Freedom of Creation are leading the way in producing 3D objects for industry. One area they're particularly excited about is the fashion industry:
"[Imagine] I can measure your body, in 3D, and I can make you perfectly fitting garments in the future without any sewing and stitching, making the needle and the thread obsolete."
3D printers are cheaper and more available than most people think. This RepRap machine costs £300, quite a contrast from earlier machines that cost in the region of £20, 000.
There is huge potential here for the rapid prototyping of products and objects and it can only fuel the fire of agencies exploring the development of in-house products.
Thanks to Ed for the links.
More info here on BBC News.
2 comments:
The really cool potential for rapid prototyping is when it becomes a manufacturing technique, basically this would eliminate waste and one day allow for the manufacturing of complex parts by mixing different materials, the sky is the limit. Amazing stuff!
Hey Leon. I didn't think about it that way. The potential for new materials with less waste is amazing.
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