From life-saving skulls to rocket engines, 3D printing has created some remarkable objects—as well as household items like plastic scissors that are just as useful in our daily lives.
Inspired by his younger brother, Carl Fang set out to create a pair of scissors that would be more durable than the average pair of safety scissors, but not strong enough to cut through materials thicker than paper. After being modeled in Rhino3D, the bespoke scissors took less than two hours to print on the EcubMaker 3D printer. Once finished, the only assembly required is a screw to hold the two separate pieces together.
Scissors may not be the most exciting thing that you can create with additive manufacturing, but it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for creating your own craft scissors with different edges. Since it's also possible print with metal, a much more heavy duty set of scissors could be designed for cutting more than just paper.
Printed Plastic Scissors
Carl Fang's 3D-Printed Scissor Design Cuts Paper Perfectly
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing - The trend of 3D printing is enabling the creation of customized and durable everyday objects like plastic scissors.
2. Additive Manufacturing - Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the production of household items and allowing for the design of specialized craft scissors.
3. Customized Tools - The trend of creating personalized tools using 3D printing technology opens up a range of possibilities, such as designing scissors with different edges.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can utilize 3D printing technology to produce durable and customizable household items, such as plastic scissors.
2. Crafts and DIY - The crafts and DIY industry can benefit from the innovation in additive manufacturing by designing specialized tools like custom craft scissors for different projects.
3. Metalworking - The metalworking industry can explore 3D printing with metal to create heavy-duty scissors that can cut through more than just paper, providing more versatile cutting tools.