History of 3D printing

One of the most revolutionary ways of producing objects of the last century has to be 3D printing. It was initially labeled as the perfect way to produce prototypes that would later on be produced on a larger scale by injection moulding. Printing with color and different materials have been thoroughly examined and the newest trend in 3D printing seems to be; altering the dimensions of the object that is to be printed and using 3D printing as a tool for mass production.
Before we go on exploring the possibilities we did some research to find out what others have thus far done with 3D printing on a larger scale.
This collaborative duo has created a site responsive, 3D printed architectural installation (the largest of it’s kind): Echoviren. 
These guys took a look at printing on a larger scale in a totally different way.Their project is called Hyperform, and the process transforms CAD models into a series of linear paths that are populated with a chain of virtual rings. Each link in the chain acts like a pixel to help define the form of the model and is customized with a unique notch that allows it to connect to nearby links. 
Enrico Dini built a new machine that uses stereolithography 3D printing process for making full-size sandstone buildings that requires only sand and our special inorganic binder to operate.
And last but not least: the project Kamermaker. Its 3D print technology is based on an enlarged ‘Ultimaker’ 3D  printing machine. This machine can print 3D objects using PLA (bio plastics produced from corn). The KamerMaker can print small interiors, measuring up to 2.0m(width) x 2.0m (length) x 3.5m (height).
A lot of possibilities…and we are going to create even more.. We’ll keep you posted! 
 
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