1. 3D Printing and Structures
... in creating 3D structures will allow this advancement, but there are also pros and cons to its application. The Economist explains common processes in 3D printing, such as selective laser melting, industrial robots building upwards, and the pros of 3D printing, such as the greater flexibility in design and construction time. A common method of 3D printing is called selective laser ... melting, which basically takes place inside the machine; it spreads metallic powder over the base and uses a high-powered laser to fuse particles together in the shape required for the first ... ...
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- Grade Level: High School