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Top 5 Videos of the Week: creating a 3D model of the Super Bowl
This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive! Check out our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! This week we…
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This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is shaping our society. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive! Check out our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! This week we touch on the 3D printed model of the Super Bowl and much more! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!
Top 1: Students create 3D model of Super Bowl!
Miami-Dade police are preparing for the Super Bowl thanks to a 3D printed model of it. The police department collaborated with FIU to get the model designed and 3D printed. It took about 3,500 hours of printing to create this 4 by 5 foot model of the stadium. Check it out below!
Top 2: 3D printing for serial production
Carl Zeiss Optical Components manufactures microscopes, multi-sensoric machines, and optical sensors for industrial measurement and quality assurance purposes. As you will see in the following video, by switching from traditional manufacturing methods to 3D printing, the company was able to greatly benefit in terms of lead times and cost. For example, alignment tools needed usually cost 300€, but 3D printing brings the cost down to 20€:
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