How Does 3dprinting Work

3D printing is changing the way we produce objects, from tools and toys, to food, and even body parts. It's a tech revolution taking place in homes across the world.

But how does it work exactly, and what makes it so efficient? Mashable explains the basics of 3D printing technology.

Sources:
Additive Manufacturing footage courtesy of GE Aviation:
youtube.com/watch?v=l0SXlkrmzyw

Makerbot Replicator 2 photo:
makerbot.com

3D Printing Food footage courtesy of Choc Edge:
youtube.com/watch?v=8FUq_2IU2Uo

3D Printed Candy:
youtube.com/watch?v=8WWHpWgaq7I

Bioprinting and regenerative medicine:
youtube.com/watch?v=G0EJmBoLq-g

TEDTalks Anthony Atala:
youtube.com/watch?v=9RMx31GnNXY

3D Printed Houses in Shanghai:
YouTube, RT

Special thanks to Makerbot.

Produced by Armand Valdes
Additional filming by Bianca Consunji

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