3D Printing Technology: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages

Running head: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Brief introduction of the case study.......................................................................................3
Aim of the report....................................................................................................................3
Purpose of the report..............................................................................................................4
Discussion..................................................................................................................................4
Definition of 3D technology..................................................................................................4
Developments in the field......................................................................................................4
Different types of applications that use 3D Printing Technology..........................................5
The current uses in both the manufacturing and medical industries......................................7
Three 3D Printing Technology based applications for the organisation................................8
Potential advantages and disadvantages of the applications..................................................9
Ethical, social and legal point of view of the applications...................................................11
Recommendation..................................................................................................................12
Conclusion................................................................................................................................13
References................................................................................................................................14

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Introduction
Brief introduction of the case study
In the mentioned report, the author has discussed about 3D printing technology and
whether incorporating the technology will be relevant for the company or not. The
organization that is mentioned in the case study deals with the business of cresting printers
and computers and has been operating in Australia for over 10 years now. The main objective
of the organization is to expand its business services all around the world especially to United
States and other parts of Australia. Moreover, the organization plans to do the following in
the cheapest way possible without the need for additional expensive infrastructures. Due to
the expansion plans, the organization is specifically concerned about the ethical, social and
legal aspects of the new technology and its implications on the business process of the
company.
Aim of the report
The aim of the report is written as follows:-
 To evaluate the technology related to 3D printing process
 To check its various applications in several industries
 To understand the implications of the mentioned technology
 To discuss the pros and cons of the mentioned technology
 To discuss the recommendations to prevent the mentioned issues

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Purpose of the report
The purpose of the report is aimed towards the Australian manufacturing business
which are planning to incorporate the advantages of 3D printing technology for expansion
purposes and wants to evaluate its implications.
Discussion
Definition of 3D technology
The 3D printing technology involves a CAM device or Computer aided
manufacturing device that is used to create three dimensional materials. The technology uses
data from a computer just like traditional printing devices, but instead of printing the output
on a piece of paper, the printer prints the model in 3D from a custom made raw material. It is
also refereed as additive manufacturing where the technology puts 2D layers one after
another to model a 3D material. This new technology created the 3d models from scratch so
the waste generation in using this technology is also minimal than the subtractive
manufacturing process. The technology uses the digital file of the model through a CAD
software. It is then converted into a standard tessellation language fie (STL file) which
changes the model into geometrical shapes. Just like any other technology, this technology
also utilizes the slicing mechanism before the printing process and the final result of the
design depends on the material, project timeline and used technology.
Developments in the Field
In the course of the years, 3D printing technology has seen a number of innovations.
One of the recent developments in the field of this technology is speed printing. The layering
methodology is used in most of the processes of 3D printing technology. The process tends to