What Is the Future of 3d Printing?

by Hal Marcovitz

Overview

Bold, new technological marvels in nanotechnology, 3D Printing, artificial intelligence, and other areas are likely to make for a fascinating future. The Future of Technology series explores what lies ahead as scientists, engineers, and others seek to develop the technologies that will, in all likelihood, alter the future course of human civilization. Visual chronologies, sidebars, vocabulary terms, fully documented quotes, and full-color photographs add depth and insight.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682820667
Publisher:	ReferencePoint Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Future of Technology Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Important Events in the Development of 3D Printing 4

Introduction: The Potential of 3D Printing 6

Chapter 1 What Is 3D Printing? 10

Chapter 2 Opening a New Frontier in Transportation 22

Chapter 3 Revolutionizing Medicine Through 3D Printing 33

Chapter 4 From the Ground Up: Printing New Homes 45

Chapter 5 Launching 3D Printing into Space 56

Source Notes 69

For Further Research 73

Index 75

Picture Credits 79

About the Author 80