3D printing has taken the world by storm. Some futurists have predicted that this will change the world as we know it. The potential and the possibilities are huge and the imagination of these technologists can really help trigger bringing them into reality. People are printing prosthetic limbs, cars and heck even hamburgers!
One of the innovations in this space is 3D printing pens. It can fundamentally change the way we write. These pens eliminate the need for paper. While most 3D printing technologies require a digital file, with these pens you can simply create stuff by doodling in the air. They have the advantage of mobility over traditional 3D printers. They also offer a significant cost advantage over printers.
Imagine the impact these pens can have on the architecture and construction industries. As this article states, 3D-printed models of complex architectural drawings can be created quickly and inexpensively, rather than the expensive and time-consuming process of handcrafting models out of cardboard. The founders of 3D pens have also imagined uses for fashion designers and jewellery designers. Digital artists can create magnificent pieces that seem almost impossible by traditional methods. Be it the light fixtures or sculptures, or any of those beautiful objects; they need not be handcrafted now, just designed on a computer. Even scientists and teachers can play around with it to create scientific models quickly and inexpensively.
3D printing will create many new opportunities for enterprises. Imagine a world where actual objects will be created with a swipe of the pen. These pens can make 3D printing more mainstream through their ease of use and accessibility for consumers. For end consumers, the world will transition from pre-fabrication to personal fabrication. Enterprises would do well to start thinking about using the technology and its applications to align with their businesses right now.
