3D printing is a technology of bringing your ideas into reality; it has the ability to enable us to brainstorm an idea and transform it into an object in our hands by the end of the day. This accelerates the design process and enables us to make more prototypes and faster, resulting in better communication and functional testing which helps in the improved product.
3D printing has been widely used in aerospace, medical, dental, manufacturing and many more industries. Besides applying 3D printing to commercial uses, what can we use 3D printing in the consumer world?
1. Photograph
Have you ever thought of 3D print your photograph using 3D printing? Using 3D Systems’ ColorJet Printer, you can print your photo in full color. You do not need to purchase extra photo frame to put the photo, it can be placed on the stand directly.
2. Keychain or Camera Len Cover
How about keychain? Design your unique keychain design as a gift or personal use. Pokemon has been a trend for the past few years and some of the price of the products in the market can be on the high side. Using Moment 3D Printer, you can print your keychain in different colors that are available.
3. Jewellery
Using 3D Systems’ MultiJet Wax Printer, you can surprise your loved one with the one and only earrings or cufflink in the world. All you need to do is design your design in the CAD software, send them for wax printing followed by casting and lastly send for plating. For desktop printer, you may consider Nyomo Minny 3D Printer.
Alternatively, if you do not want to design, you can also shop online at Ginkgo3D.
