3D Printing: A Revolutionary Process for Industry Applications
By Richard Sheng
Contents:
Preface xi
- Introduction 1
- 3-D printing in the aerospace industry 3
2.1 What 3
2.2 When 7
2.3 Where 8
2.4 Key benefits of additive technologies for aerospace manufacturing 9
2.5 Why 9
2.6 How 10
2.7 Who 10
2.8 3-D bioprinting in space 11
2.9 Construction of structures using 3-D printing 11
2.10 Conclusion 12
References 12
- 3-D printing of airplane parts 13
3.1 3-D printing airplane parts 13
3.2 Advantages 14
3.3 Airplane parts 15
3.4 What 17
3.5 Where 17
3.6 Who 18
3.7 Why 18
3.8 When 18
3.9 How 18
References 19
Further reading 20
- 3-D printing in the auto industry 21
4.1 When: since when has 3-D printing been used in the auto industry 21
4.2 How: how has 3-D printing impacted the racing world? 22
4.3 What: what are the benefits of 3-D materials and technologies? 23
4.4 Why: why should automotive companies use 3-D technology? 25
4.5 Where: where is 3-D printing being used? 26
4.6 Who: who is getting the benefit from 3-D technology? 27
References 29
Further reading 29
- 3-D printing in the chemical industry 31
5.1 Introduction 31
5.2 What 32
5.3 When 33
5.4 Who 33
5.5 Where 34
5.6 How 35
References 38
- 3-D printing in the construction industry 39
6.1 What? 39
6.2 Where? 40
6.3 When? 41
6.4 Why? 42
6.5 How? 43
6.6 Who? 44
References 46
- 3-D printing in dental care 47
7.1 3-D Introduction 47
7.2 How have dentists used 3-D printers? 50
7.3 Capabilities of 3-D printing in dentistry 51
7.4 Benefits of 3-D printing in dentistry 54
7.5 Use of 3-D printing technology in endodontics and periodontics 55
7.6 Advantages of 3-D printing technology in dentistry 55
7.7 Disadvantages of 3-D printing technology in dentistry 55
References 57
- 3-D printing in the drone industry 59
8.1 What 59
8.2 Why 61
8.3 Where 62
8.4 When 63
8.5 How 63
8.6 Who 64
8.7 The specificities of the aeronautics sector 66
8.8 Conclusion 66
References 67
- 3-D printing in education 69
9.1 What 69
9.2 Where 70
9.3 Who 72
9.4 When 72
9.5 Why 73
9.6 How 75
9.7 Conclusion 76
References 77
Further reading 78
- 3-D printing in the fashion industry 79
10.1 Introduction 79
10.2 What 80
10.3 When 80
10.4 Who 80
10.5 Where 81
10.6 How 82
10.7 Apparel: 3-D printing clothes by Danit Peleg 82
10.8 Jacket without seams 83
10.9 Jewelry example: nervous system bracelet 83
10.10 Footwear 83
10.11 Watches 84
10.12 Ornaments 84
10.13 Recent 3-D fashions 84
10.14 Annie Foo, original 3-D printed shoes 84
10.15 Anouk Wipprecht and her Proximity Dress 85
10.16 Ganit Goldstein, custom fashion 85
10.17 Iris Van Herpen, between 3-D printing and nature 86
10.18 Met Gala 2019, the presence of 3-D technologies 88
10.19 Why: importance and future 88
References 91
Further reading 92
- 3-D printing in the food industry 93
11.1 What 93
11.2 How 94
11.3 Why 94
11.4 Who 96
11.5 3-D printing products reduce waste 97
11.6 Conclusion 100
References 101
- 3-D printing in the footwear industry 103
12.1 What 103
12.2 When 104
12.3 Where 104
12.4 Who 105
12.5 Why 107
12.6 How 108
References 110
- 3-D printing in healthcare 111
13.1 How 111
13.2 What 112
13.3 When 113
13.4 Where 114
13.5 How 115
13.6 Why is 3-D printing important in medicine? 116
13.7 Organ transplant 116
13.8 Surgical plan 116
13.9 Temperature and sterilization 116
13.10 Pointed equipment 117
13.11 Function 117
13.12 Porosity 117
13.13 Prosthetic structure 118
13.14 Medical intervention 118
13.15 Countless possibilities 118
13.16 Who 119
13.17 The case of Eric Moger 119
13.18 The case of Kaiba Gionfriddo 119
References 120
Further reading 120
- 3-D printing in the hearing aid industry 121
14.1 Introduction 121
14.2 What 122
14.3 Where 124
14.4 Who 124
14.5 Why 125
14.6 When 128
14.7 How 128
14.8 Conclusion 129
References 129
Further reading 130
- 3-D printing in the maritime industry 131
15.1 What 131
15.2 Prototypes, interiors, spare parts, tools 132
15.3 Large ship parts from industrial 3-D printers 132
15.4 When 133
15.5 Where 133
15.6 Who 135
15.7 Why 136
15.8 How 137
References 139
- 3-D printing in the mechanics industry 141
16.1 What 141
16.2 Why 142
16.3 Where 143
16.4 When 143
16.5 Who 146
16.6 How 147
References 149
- 3-D printing in the movie industry 151
17.1 Introduction 151
17.2 What 151
17.3 Why 152
17.4 When 153
17.5 Who 154
17.6 Where 155
17.7 How 155
17.8 Types of glasses for 3-D 158
17.9 Passive 3-D glasses (anaglyph lenses) 158
References 159
- 3-D printing in the tool and die industries 161
18.1 How 161
18.2 Who 162
18.3 Why 163
18.4 When 164
18.5 Where 165
18.6 Advantages of 3-D printing in tool manufacturing 168
18.7 What 169
References 170
- 3-D printing in the toy industry 171
19.1 What 171
19.2 When 172
19.3 Where 173
19.4 Who 174
19.5 How 175
19.6 3-D printing still faces many technical challenges 177
References 178
- Summary and conclusion 179
20.1 Summary 179
20.2 Conclusion 179
Index 181