3d Printing

While the medical field is seemingly always on the cusp of new innovations and discovery, there's one technology that could truly be a disruptive force of change (in a good way) in the way things are done.

According to Scientific America, NASA is looking at a technology called 3-D printing to allow the crew on the International Space Station to manufacture spare parts and tools at will. The technology has implication for long term space settlement.

3D printing is changing everyday life. From classrooms to offices around the globe, 3D printers are becoming a standard. The evolution of this technology is turning virtual ideas and objects into physical, interactive models.

What is 3D printing and who is using this technology today?

3D printing is a process that engineers and other related professions use in order to create three-dimensional objects based off a CAD drawing.

Is your printing paper or plastic? The RepRap 3d printer "prints" solid objects from layered plastic strands, and you can build one yourself for cheap. Find out how!

3D printers create solid, three dimensional objects from computerized drawings or data files. With falling 3D printer pricing and open source 3D printer plans now available on the web, this technology is moving into the mainstream.

With the rising popularity and reduced cost of 3D printing, producing prototypes or even a production line can be done on an affordable budget. Savvy entrepreneurs may be able to create prototypes and products from their home.

A closer look at the Connex500 shows how the company has decided to use respected technology to create the machine. The Connex500 utilizes Object Geometries Polyjet Matrix system.