This document provides an overview of 3D printing technologies, including different 3D printing methods (FDM, SLS, SLA, Polyjet), materials, design, scanning, consultancy services, industries using 3D printing, the state of 3D printing in Singapore, and the future of 3D printing. It discusses key developments in the history and applications of 3D printing as well as statistics on the growing market for 3D printing worldwide.

1. 3D Printing
Technologies
Sanjiv Sharma
26 Apr 2018

2. Agenda
• 3D Printing Technologies
• 3D Printing Materials
• 3D Design
• 3D Scanning
• 3D Consultancy
• Industries using 3D Printing with examples
• 3D Printing in Singapore
• Future of 3D Printing
• Useful Resources

3. Overview of 3D PrintingTechnologies
3D Printing Technologies
• 3D Printing
• 3D Design
• 3D Scanning
• 3D Consultancy

4. 3D Printing (aka Additive or Digital
Manufacturing)
3D printing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.

6. FDM
SLS
SLA
Polyjet

7. Other
• Bio Materials
• Paper
• Food
https://www.sculpteo.com/media/ebook/the-3d-printing-materials-bible.pdf

8. Pro & Cons of 3D Printing

9. History of 3D Printing
1980: first patent by Japanese Dr Kodama Rapid prototyping
1984: Stereolithography by French then abandoned
1986: Stereolithography taken up by Charles Hull
1987: First SLA-1 machine
1988: first SLS machine by DTM Inc then buy by 3D system
1990: First EOS Stereos system
1992: FDM patent to Stratasys
1993: Solidscape was founded, tools for 3D Printing
1995: Z Corporation obtained an exclusive license from the MIT
1999: Engineered organs bring new advances to medicine
2000: a 3D printed working kidney is created
2000: MCP Technologies introduced the SLM technology
2005: Z Corp. launched first high-definition color 3D Printer
2006: An open source project is initiated (Reprap)
2008: The first 3D printed prosthetic leg
2009: FDM patents in the public domain
2009: Sculpteo is created, pioneer online 3D printing services
2010: Urbee is the first 3D printed prototype car presented
2011: Cornell University began to build 3D food printer
2012: The first prosthetic jaw is printed and implanted
2013: “3D printing” in Obama’s State of the Union speech
2014: NASA brought a 3D printer in space
2015: Carbon 3D issues ultra-fast CLIP 3D printing machine
2016: Daniel Kelly’s lab announces being able to 3D print bone
https://www.sculpteo.com

10. Other
• Bio Materials
• Paper
• Food

11. 3D Scanning
3D scanners pick up the curves and edges of objects and recreate them in a virtual space on the
computer.
Scanning is most commonly used for recreating (reverse engineering) existing objects. Parts that are
functional and non-organic can also be recreated using CAD programs.
Small Parts Scanning Large Object Scanning

12. Other
• Bio Materials
• Paper
• Food
https://www.3ders.org

13. 3D Design
Software
• AUTODESK TINKERCAD
• AUTODESK 123D DESIGN
• SketchUp
• AUTODESK Fusion 360
• bender
• Rhinoceros
• ZBrush
• AUTODESK 3DS MAX
• AUTODESK MAYA
• Onshape
• SOLIDWorks
• AUTODESK AUTOCAD
• AUTODESK INVENTOR
Sites
• https://www.thingiverse.com/
• https://www.shapeways.com/

14. 3D Consultancy
3D Printing related advice
• Understand the 3D Printing Ecosystem, from hardware to software to materials
and processes;
• Harness this emerging technology to reach your business objectives;
• Strategize how best to integrate this technology to reach profitability;
• Navigate the complex and evolving national and global regulatory landscape
that could represent risks to your business;
• Evaluate your intellectual property and assist in creating a plan to mitigate risk;
• Determine how best to expand internationally and exploit foreign markets;
• Assess potential competition as well as potential markets and customers;
• Educate your executives, employees, affiliates, partners, customers, and policy
makers to ensure a coordinated strategy for best results;

15. Who is using 3D Printing?
https://www.3dhubs.com

17. https://singularityhub.com

18. https://www.cnet.com

19. https://www.aerosociety.com/

20. https://www.aerosociety.com/
https://nypost.com

21. https://www.3ders.org

22. Other
• Bio Materials
• Paper
• Food
https://www.3ders.org

23. Other
• Bio Materials
• Paper
• Food
https://www.3ders.org

24. https://www.theverge.com

25. https://3dprint.com

26. https://3dprinting.com

27. http://www.straitstimes.com

29. https://www.3ders.org

30. https://www.dezeen.com

31. https://nypost.com
https://danitpeleg.com

32. 3D Printing in Singapore
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) - http://namic.sg/
• Grants, Technology Offerings, Partners, Standards & Certification, Events
• Focus
• Biomedical, Precision Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronics,
Aerospace & Marine, Clean Technology
Universities
• NTU – SC3DP
• Almost all NAMIC focus areas
• NUS – AM.NUS
• Biomedical & Precision Engineering
• SUTD - DManD
• Design

33. source: http://www.straitstimes.com/

34. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/

35. Future of 3D Printing
3D Printing
• Additive Manufacturing
• Additive Layer Manufacturing
• Digital Manufacturing
3D Printing is a major component of the following:
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Factories of the Future
• Digital Transformation for Manufacturing
• Industry 4.0
• Smart Factory

36. Gartner Predicts 2018: 3D Printing Changes
Business Models
Prediction: By 2021
• 75% of new commercial and military aircraft will fly with 3D-printed engine, airframe
and other components.
• 25% of surgeons will practice on 3D-printed models of the patient prior to surgery.
• 20% of the world’s top 100 consumer goods companies will use 3D printing to create
custom products.
• 20% of enterprises will establish internal start-ups to develop new 3D print-based
products and services.
• 40% of manufacturing enterprises will establish 3D printing centre of excellence (COE).
https://blogs.gartner.com/pete-basiliere/2017/12/12/gartner-predicts-2018-3d-printing-changes-business-
models/

37. Spending on 3D printing worldwide in 2018 and
2021
https://www.statista.com/statistics/590113/worldwide-market-for-3d-printing/

38. 3DTechnologies – Useful Resources
http://www.3ders.org/
• Latest 3D Printer and 3D Printing News, Price Comparison, Forums
https://3dprintingindustry.com/
• News, Guides, Events, 3D Services, Find or Post Jobs, Newsletters
https://www.3dhubs.com/
• Online 3D Printing Service, Global network of 7,365 3D Printing manufacturing services
http://www.national-awareness-days.com/3d-printing-day/
• 3D Printing Day – 3rd December
• Create awareness, educate and get people involved with the 3D industry

39. 3D Printing Options for
Enterprise/Company
Inhouse 3D Printing Capability
• 3D Printing Lab
External 3D Printing Services
• https://www.sculpteo.com/en/
• https://www.shapeways.com/
• http://3dmatters.com.sg/
• https://www.3dprintingstudios.com/singapore/
Partnership
• Startups
• Universities
• 3D Printing Services company