This Mobile 3D Printer Uses Plastic Cups as Printer Ink
Michael Baxter — April 18, 2014 — Eco
3D printers started out big and bulky and like everything else in the tech world, have gotten smaller; this mobile 3D printer is the first of its kind, but certainly won't be the last. This 3D printer is housed inside of a bicycle and uses old plastic cups as ink.
The machine still looks quite big but given the fact that it's being carried on a bike, it's light enough. The bike breaks down old plastic cups into a powder that is then used as ink. The ink is then turned into gear-shaped tokens that are used as bike spokes.
This mobile 3D printer shows how 3D printers can be used in an ecologically conscious way.
The machine still looks quite big but given the fact that it's being carried on a bike, it's light enough. The bike breaks down old plastic cups into a powder that is then used as ink. The ink is then turned into gear-shaped tokens that are used as bike spokes.
This mobile 3D printer shows how 3D printers can be used in an ecologically conscious way.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile 3D Printing - Using bicycles as a mobile platform for 3D printing leads to greater accessibility and portability.
2. Eco-friendly Printing Materials - Using waste materials like old plastic cups as printer ink presents opportunities for sustainable and environmentally friendly printing.
3. Bike Components Printing - Printing bike spokes directly from ink showcases the potential for 3D printers to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes in the bicycle industry.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - Incorporating mobile 3D printers and innovative printing materials can drive advancements in the field of additive manufacturing.
2. Sustainability - Leveraging waste materials as printer ink contributes to the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing practices.
3. Bicycle Manufacturing - Adopting 3D printing technology to produce bike components can revolutionize the manufacturing and design processes within the bicycle industry.
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