#174: 3D Printing

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It's a technology that some have said will bring in a Fourth Industrial Revolution.Discover how 3D printing actually works, what industries it is revolutionising, and how it will (or won't) change every aspect of the world we live in. A brief history of the creation of objects 3D printing vs. traditional manufacturing Should we really call it "printing"? Early versions of 3D printing Patents & 3D printing Lowering of costs of 3D printing 3D printing & prototyping Recent cost reductions in 3D printing Revolutionising the global supply chain Example of a British car manufacturer 3D printing "anything" 3D printing in space Settlements on Mars 3D printing a cup, a new ear, and a full English breakfast The implications of 3D printing on the world we live in 3D printing guns & criticisms of 3D printing Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/3d-printing