Steven Copeland-3D Printer

Technology is increasing each and every day and is becoming more sufficient right before our eyes. Inventions are becoming more complex, but at the same time are making everyday necessities easier and more convenient such as having a smart phone to check your emails at any time of the day or search the web with the flick of a wrist. Computer printers have been around for years but Abe Reichenal has changed the game. President and CEO of 3D Systems Abe Reichenal has currently been working on a printer that is making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. “It sounds like it’s out of Star Trek but it is coming to a home near you.” This printer is a huge big step for the future in terms of technology. This printer transforms the product into thin, virtual, horizontal cross-sections and then creates successive layers until the model is complete. What makes this form of technology so special is that the virtual model and the physical model are almost identical. This printer costs $1300 and this technology is quite interesting as well as informing. Abe stated in this video that he wants kids from the age of 8 to 80 to experience this technology. “The possibilities are endless.” This printer could possibly save you hundreds of dollars after purchasing it. You could simply print out small plastic toys for your young kids to satisfy their needs and save yourself a trip to the store to purchase an overpriced plastic toy. This product is now available in stores and in my personal opinion is worth the price. I believe that this form of technology will change a lot of things in the near future such as the way people shop. This product is also known to last an acceptable amount of time before breaking or having any problems with the product. It is reliable and that’s what people look for. Overall, I find this 3D printer very impressive and a great contribution to the technology we have access to today. This product is with no doubt in my mind a game changer in the technology world and will eventually become a product in every household worldwide.

4/4/12 http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/tech/2012/03/31/nr-kaye-3d-printer.cnn#/video/tech/2012/03/31/nr-kaye-3d-printer.cnn