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Examples of 3D Printing in Use


Magic Arms (Youtube video)
Magic Arms article
      An example that got a lot of press--3D printing used to create "magic arms" for a disabled toddler.

Artwork created on a MakerBot       
     Impressive artwork created using MakerBot 3D printing technology. 

RC helicopter part 
     A great example of how 3D printing allows for the creation of replacement parts, contributing to a culture of repair rather than disposal.

Custom chocolates
     An example of printing with food.

Photo Booth
     A photo booth in Tokyo where people receive 3D printed figurines of themselves.

Replacement knee
     3D printing being used for health and medicine.

Printing with moon rocks
     A 3D printer that could use melted lunar rocks as material.

Paper-based 3D printing
    Staples offers paper-based 3D printing with photorealistic coloring..

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  • Home
  • 3D Printing
    • Getting Started
    • How Does it Work?
    • 3D Printing in Use
    • Webinar: 3D Printing in Libraries
  • Makerspaces
    • What Are They?
    • Makerspaces in Libraries
  • Contact