APPLICATIONS

IE2 Presentation - Industry 4.0

OF 3D
PRINTING
Group members:
1. Amey Sawalkar TYCOC185
2. Ayan Shaikh TYCOC187
3. Atharva Kadam TYCOC221
4. Ishwar Deore TYCOB147
3D printing in brief:
• 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a method of creating a
three-dimensional object layer-by-layer using a computer-created design.
• 3D printing is also perfectly suited to the creation of complex, bespoke items,
making it ideal for rapid prototyping.
• It involves manufacturing components with virtually no geometric limitations
or tools.
• 3D printing is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing which is cutting out /
hollowing out a piece of metal or plastic with for instance a milling machine.
• There is almost no material wastage.
3D printing process

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3D printing in the
medical field
Bioprinting tissues and organoids
• Bioprinters use a computer-guided
pipette to layer living cells, referred to as
bio-ink, on top of one another to create
artificial living tissue in a laboratory.
• These tissue constructs or organoids can
be used for medical research as they
mimic organs on a miniature scale.
• 3D printing skin grafts that can be
applied directly to burn victims.
• Medical imaging techniques, such as X-
rays, computed tomography (CT) scans,
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans,
and ultrasounds are used to produce the
original digital model, which is
subsequently fed into the 3D printer.
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Surgery preparation assisted by the
use of 3D printed models
• Creating patient-specific organ replicas that
surgeons can use to practice before performing
complicated operations.
• This technique has been proven to speed up
procedures and minimize trauma for patients.
• In Dubai, where hospitals have the mandate to use
3D printing liberally, doctors successfully operated
on a patient who had suffered a cerebral aneurysm
in four veins, using a 3D-printed model of her
arteries to map out how to safely navigate the
blood vessels.
3D printing of surgical instruments
• Sterile surgical instruments, such
as forceps, hemostats, scalpel
handles and clamps, can be
produced using 3D printers.
• One of the main benefits of using
3D printing rather than traditional
manufacturing methods to produce
surgical instruments is the
production costs are significantly
lower.
Custom-made prosthetics using 3D
printing
• It is common for amputees to wait weeks or months to
receive prosthetics through the traditional route;
however, 3D printing significantly speeds up the
process and creates much cheaper products that offer
patients the same functionality as traditionally
manufactured prosthetics.
• 3D printing also allows the patient to design a
prosthetic that corresponds directly to their needs
3D Printers for
Jewellery
• 3D printers were initially introduced to create rapid
prototypes.
• With India being a nation that adorns gold
ornaments, the potential for 3D jewellery printing is
very high. 
• Very complex designs can be created. Historically,
jewelry casting patterns were carved from wax using
CNC machines. 3D printing is not restricted by the
limitations of CNC machining and is able to produce
parts that have in the past were impossible to make.
• Designs can also easily be customized.

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Designing a ring in CAD software

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Advantages
• 3D printed jewellery has a very smooth finish, and does not require
further manual finishing. It is the manual finishing that increases the
cost of the jewellery.
• High resolution and high accuracy. Printed jewellery works on digital
files, which are typically in a STL format. They are highly precise, and
leave no room for error.
• People can design their own jewellery and experiment about which
design appeals to them using inexpensive plastic prototypes. They can
print the jewellery only when they are satisfied about the prototype.
3D printing in
Aerospace Industry
• Aerospace was a very early adopter of 3D printing
and still continues to contribute heavily to its
development. Companies in this industry began
using 3D printing in 1989.
• 3D printing is a clear fit for many prototyping and
end-use applications within the aerospace and
aviation industry.
• Parts produced via additive manufacturing can be
stronger and lighter than those made using
traditional manufacturing.
Advantages of additive
manufacturing in Aerospace sector
• Improved Aircraft Design.
• As the software for 3D printing increases in sophistication,
it is enabling engineers to optimize designs that specifically
benefit from additive manufacturing processes.
• As 3D printing allows the production of varied components
using a broad spectrum of raw materials, it increases
production efficiency and improves the supply chain lead
times.
3D printing for
Construction
• In the construction industry, 3D printing can be used to
create construction components or to 'print'
entire buildings. 
• Construction is well-suited to 3D printing as much of
the information necessary to create an item will exist as a
result of the design process, and the industry is already
experienced in computer-aided manufacturing.
• The recent emergence of building information
modeling (BIM) in particular may facilitate greater use
of 3D printing.
Why use 3D printing in construction ?
• Simpler and more efficient installation of pipes and
electrics.
• Reduced health and safety hazards, environment friendly.
• Making customized houses available to the wider market.
• Strong and lightweight Parts can be made.
Few cons…
• Limited Materials
• Restricted Build Size
• Post Processing
• Large Volumes are costly
• Reduction in Manufacturing Jobs
• Design Inaccuracies
• Copyright Issues
Thank you