T3 2018 ICT100 Foundations of Information Systems: 3D Printing

This report provides an overview of 3D printing technology, a key emerging trend in information systems. It begins with an introduction to the technology, explaining its working principles and significance in fields like mechanical and aerospace engineering. The report details the strengths of 3D printing, such as single-step manufacturing and design freedom, while also acknowledging its weaknesses, including high costs and material limitations. Ethical issues related to 3D printing, such as piracy and lack of regulations, are also discussed. The report is based on recent research articles and aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of 3D printing technology for an ICT100 assignment, fulfilling the requirement of a 1500-word report based on the provided assignment brief.

3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

Introduction
3D printing is an emerging technology
through which materials can be joined
under the control of the computer. The
materials those can be used are liquid
molecules or powder grains in layer by
layer.

Working principal of 3D printing:
3D printing can be through using the
3D printer connected with the computer
and the system. At first, the 3D printer
turns the whole object into many little
parts. The process is done slice by slice
in bottom up approach.

Significance of 3D printing:
3D plays an important role in the field of
mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering. 3D
printing has made the processes included in these
industries easier through providing the overview of the
prototype before the development of the project (Lee,
An and Chua 2017). This printing technology has
helped in mass customization of the products along
with production of on demand components. Apart from
that 3D model developed through 3D printing provides
chances for verification and required correction in the
physical component.

Strength:
• Single step manufacturing.
• Speed
• Mitigation of risks
• Freedom of designing
Weakness:
• Expensive technology
• Consumption of high energy
• Emission of harmful particles.
• Limitation of the materials.

Ethical issues:
• Piracy
• Lack of rules and regulations
• Ethical issues in medical field.

References
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CHARACTERISTICS OF FILAMENT FOR FUSED FILAMENT FABRICATION (FFF) 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY.
Lee, J.Y., An, J. and Chua, C.K., 2017. Fundamentals and applications of 3D printing for novel materials. Applied
Materials Today, 7, pp.120-133.
Lee, J.Y., Tan, W.S., An, J., Chua, C.K., Tang, C.Y., Fane, A.G. and Chong, T.H., 2016. The potential to enhance
membrane module design with 3D printing technology. Journal of Membrane Science, 499, pp.480-490.
Loo, A.H., Chua, C.K. and Pumera, M., 2017. DNA biosensing with 3D printing technology. Analyst, 142(2), pp.279-
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