How will 3D printing impact the toy industry?
Design, engineering, manufacturing, distribution…3D printing has impacted a variety of fields that could in turn guide the course of new toy product design and production. From complex proof-of-concept samples, to material flexibility, to decreased costs, this technology has already proven its merit, with encouraging potential for continued evolution.
UL Additive Manufacturing released a white paper titled, “Emerging Technology: Anticipating the Impact of 3D Printing on the Toy Industry.” We gathered some highlights in the slideshow below.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- What is 3D printing?
- What is Additive Manufacturing?
- What is Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)?
- 3D printing applications
- 3D printing advantages and trade-offs
- Filaments materials and toy safety considerations
- Tips for 3D printer manufacturers
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Further reading:
- 3D Printing – A Convergence Between Printer Makers and Polymer Manufacturers
- Energy-Curable Resins for 3D Printing
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Most people, however, are still either in the dark on these two technologies, think that the technologies are one and the same, or do not know how to differentiate or make use of these ground-breaking pieces of modern science.