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3D printing: the world at your fingertips

02/03/2012 By Leave a Comment

Imagine yourself sitting at your computer, shopping around for some deals. You see a new pair of sneakers for sale – which you really need. Excitedly, you pull out your credit card and complete your purchase. Now imagine that instead of waiting for your new kicks to show up at your doorstep, your printer springs into action and voilá – brand new sneakers have been rendered for you instantly.

Sounds like some distant imagined future, right?

This kind of 3D printing technology is actually not all that far off. American companies, such as 3D Systems, are now developing printers that have the capability to produce almost anything you can imagine.

The applications of this could be endless. Imagine being able to print clothing or jewelry at home. Are the kids driving you crazy? Print out toys to keep them occupied. Auto shops would be able to print replacement parts instantly, eliminating the need to wait for delivery and keeping down cost. The world will literally soon be at our fingertips.

Read more at Mashable.com

Filed Under: Technology
About Ryan Almodovar

Ryan Almodovar was born in Queens, NY, but was transplanted to Lancaster, PA – the heart of Amish country, at an early age. Growing up in a small city that is completely surrounded by fields has let him develop many interests, including jazz music, songwriting, short stories, and exploring the vast farmlands – simply because there wasn’t too much else to do there. A love of writing, thinking outside the box, and his Puerto Rican culture led him to a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Spanish from the Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Currently, Ryan is a mild-mannered banker during the day, and though he may claim to fight crime at night, you are most likely to find him relaxing by playing guitar, watching baseball games, or working on a novel that never seems to get finished. You can read more of Ryan’s work at his blog, Awkward and Dangerous.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be understood to be shared by Being Latino, Inc.

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