Reflection
November 4, 2013
Over the span of time taking this course, my vision of what the future would be like has grown exponentially with ideas. Ive taken notice that 3D-Printing is the future of production in all sorts of ways, yet it is primitive in terms of development. We can now print using various polymers, including ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PLA (polylactic acid), HDPE (high density polyethylene), etc. But these are just “plastic” based materials. Imagined a defined world where 3D printers are able to print organs for those who are in need for them or maybe even print medicine in your own home rather than paying ridiculous prices for those cant afford to pay for it. It would change the world of medicine at a whole new level.
I can say 3D printing at this point in time, using polymer based “Inks” is a great advantage for those who are Artists. A simple process using Sketch Up and with just a few clicks on your computer, one can create a 3D design. Once the design is transformed into an “stl” file, it can be printed into a beautiful work of art for those who are artists and want to make 3D art work. Although some challenges can be faced with those who are new to using the program Sketch Up, being precise in the design of your work is the key. In comparison to an Architect who is designing a blue print for a model, the architect has to be precise with the dimensions of the model that architect is drawing. My Strength is curiosity in terms of thinking exponentially and the different alternatives of using technology such as the 3D printer.
As a person who is interested in Biological sciences, i see a world of redefined medicine for the better. In the near future with the help of Bio-printing, vital organs will be printed, illnesses will be cured, and peoples lives will be saved at higher statistics than which they are now.