Open Source 3-D Printers: An Appropriate Technology for Developing Communities
| Autor: | Gwamuri, Jephias, Pearce, Joshua, Poliskey, Jill |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Michigan Technological University (MTU), Pearce, Joshua |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
| Předmět: |
010302 applied physics
3-D printing Recyclebot developing communities Polymer and Organic Materials 02 engineering and technology 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 01 natural sciences economic development [SPI.MECA.GEME]Engineering Sciences [physics]/Mechanics [physics.med-ph]/Mechanical engineering [physics.class-ph] appropriate technology solar powered 3D printers Engineering [INFO.EIAH] Computer Science [cs]/Technology for Human Learning Materials Science and Engineering 0103 physical sciences OSAT [INFO.EIAH]Computer Science [cs]/Technology for Human Learning distributed manufacturing 0210 nano-technology [SPI.MECA.GEME] Engineering Sciences [physics]/Mechanics [physics.med-ph]/Mechanical engineering [physics.class-ph] |
| Zdroj: | Proceedings to the 7th International Conference on Appropriate Technology Proceedings to the 7th International Conference on Appropriate Technology, 2016 |
| Popis: | International audience; The recent introduction of RepRap (Self-Replicating Rapid Prototyper) 3-D printers and the resultant open source technological improvements have resulted in affordable 3-D printing, enabling low-cost distributed manufacturing for individuals. This development and others such as the rise of open source-appropriate technology (OSAT) and solar powered 3-D printing are moving 3-D printing from an industry specific technology to one that could be used in the developing world for sustainable development. In this paper, we explore some specific technological improvements and how distributed manufacturing with open-source 3-D printing can provide sustainable development by creating wealth for developing world communities through the ability to print less expensive and customized products. Conclusions on the technical viability of 3-D printing to assist in development and recommendations on how developing communities can fully exploit this technology have been outlined. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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