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I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: Heard of 3D Printing?
***According to ExplainingTheFuture.com 2017
B. Reveal Topic: 3D Printing: process of fusing/depositing materials layers produce 3D

object. Material is either heated/cooled rapidly, cured w/ light to solidify object. Printing

process similar 2D Paper Printer, w/ more freedom XY-axis, added ability Z-axis.
C. Speaker Credibility: BME, many applications in field, hope in career. Makerspace

better knowledge/understanding of tech.

D. Thesis Statement: Printing Press & Steam Engine revolutionized production
E. Preview: New field, come a long way. Capabilities beyond believe thus far, continue

grow future. Discuss current design process, current technology, applications in the med.

Transition: 3DP Improve design process almost every field, speed & customization ability.

Walk you through typical design cycle.

***According to Economic implications of 3D printing, 2015

II. Body

A. Allows low-cost, rapid prototyping, proof of concept w/out tools/ molds

1. Prototypes edited, reprinted immediately, cheap/fast
2. Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D Scanner
3. Slicer prepares object, separate layers, provide code direct motion extruder (printer

head)
4. Surpassed current manufacturing methods ability produce complex designs w/ ease
5. Traditional manufacturing techniques still cheaper large scale prod., costs decreasing

future improvements, one-day full-scale 3D Print. Prod.

Transition: Not every field same technologies, several methods that vary needs of each field

B. Dif. types & methods vary simplicity, material ability, speed, size.

1. Desktop Printers, low cost ($100s), little space

a) Limit size of objects
b) Print simple materials acrylonitrile butadiene (ABS) or polylactic acid (PLA)

plastics, but some can print metals, wood

 c) Not reliable as expensive counterparts, tinkered w/ keep running smoothly.
2. Pro. printers cost $1,000s take up space
a) Larger objects printed
b) Successfully print wider range materials, b/c complex hardware & abilities.
c) Reliable v.s desktop, maintain themselves
3. Material extrusion most common method, most simplistic, more complex variations

have derived into their own form of A.M.

Transition: Out of fields, has affected years, Med. Field seen promising advancements w/

new tech.

C. As BME, med. app. Intriguing, hope find career following paths

***According to Medical Applications for 3D Printing, 2013

1. Unique prosthetic devices printed fit needs patient

a) Current process: Mold, Cast, Vacuum Form, Fit, Assemble, Adjust, & Repeat

b) New Process: Scanning attachment site, Creating CAD, Print

c) Simple Prosthetics produced w/ simple plastics, capable movable functions, open/close

d) Complex Prosthetics complex materials, metals, integration of sensors, move via

neuron signaling from brain.

e) Speed up process creating artificial limbs, not only mimic, but surpass abilities.

2. 3D Printed Drugs, personalized drug delivery, needs of individual

a) Allows ability produce patient specific dosage, age/size, compared traditional dosage

methods general range.

b) Personalized drug delivery limit side effects, quick changes amount/presence

ingredient, based on patients needs.

***According to Three-Dimensional drug printing, 2013

c) Speed up FDA Approval, ability rapidly change [D]

3. 3D Printed Organs put end to Organ Rejection, eliminate Organ Transplant Waitlist
 a) Rather common materials, complex printers allow deposit cells certain patterns,

biomimicry human tissue/organs.

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b) Stem Cell Research allowed use cells printing material.

i) Stem Cells deposited layers/shapes appropriate environment, mimic desired

organ, cells direct own properties, produce functioning organ.

ii) Patients own stem cells eliminate rejection, need immunosuppressant drugs.

c) Already simple organs, bladder, successfully implanted w/out complications.

Transition: Medical field great example how 3DP impact peoples lives.

III. Summary Statement: The revolution 3DP just started, only continue to change as great

technologies before. Just like they lead humans inventing wondrous creations like 3DP itself,

3DP created ability invent faster/better. Hope advancements med. field using 3DP improve lives.