DediBot's Conceptual 'Fly Elephant' Printer is Not Limited by Size Constraints
Laura McQuarrie — March 1, 2018 — Tech
References: 3ders.org
At TCT Asia 2018, a 3D printing and additive manufacturing event, 3D printer company DediBot unveiled its concept 'Fly Elephant' printer.
While many 3D printers are constrained by desktop-sized cubic or rectangular forms, this 3D printer concept sets itself apart with a drone-like shape. As a printer that boasts the ability to fly, the premise is that the Fly Elephant would be able to make 3D prints of any shape and size, unlike many additive manufacturing machines that are restricted by the constraints of their enclosure.
It is imagined that the Fly Elephant printer could be used to rapidly prototype large structures, expediting the building process for everything from underwater structures to objects in outer space.
While many 3D printers are constrained by desktop-sized cubic or rectangular forms, this 3D printer concept sets itself apart with a drone-like shape. As a printer that boasts the ability to fly, the premise is that the Fly Elephant would be able to make 3D prints of any shape and size, unlike many additive manufacturing machines that are restricted by the constraints of their enclosure.
It is imagined that the Fly Elephant printer could be used to rapidly prototype large structures, expediting the building process for everything from underwater structures to objects in outer space.
Trend Themes
1. Flying 3D Printers - The development of flying 3D printers presents opportunities for rapid prototyping of large structures.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can explore the potential of flying printers to overcome size constraints and create objects of any shape and size.
2. Construction - The construction industry could benefit from the use of flying printers to expedite the building process of large structures.
3. Space Exploration - The space exploration industry can utilize flying printers to manufacture objects in outer space without being restricted by the constraints of an enclosure.
6.8
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
