Joe DeSimone: Wat als 3D-printen 100 maal sneller ging?

Wat als 3D-printen 100 maal sneller ging?

Wat wij 3D-printen noemen, zegt Joseph DeSimone, is eigenlijk gewoon 2D-printen, maar telkens opnieuw en... langzaam. Op TED2015 onthult hij een gedurfde nieuwe techniek - geïnspireerd, ja, door Terminator 2 - die 25 tot 100 keer sneller is en gladde, sterke onderdelen creëert. 
Zou de enorme belofte van 3D-printen eindelijk in vervulling gaan?

A groundbreaking technique inspired by a scene from Terminator 2 lets objects rise from a liquid at speeds up to 100 times faster than traditional 3D printing. By harnessing light and oxygen in a precisely controlled environment, this process forms parts continuously, eliminating the weak layers that plague conventional methods. With surfaces as smooth as injection-molded pieces, these parts can now be truly strong and ready for real-world use. This leap could finally link digital design and manufacturing, transforming industries from healthcare to aerospace.