2. quot;Where a calculator on the ENIAC is
equipped with 18,000 vacuum tubes
and weighs 30 tons, computers in the
future may have only 1,000 vacuum
tubes and perhaps weigh 1.5 tons.”
- Popular Mechanics, 1949.
2
15. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
7
16. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
7
17. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
18. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
19. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
20. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
21. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
22. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
23. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
24. How do they work?
Many different technologies (see “Rapid Prototyping and
Tooling”, A. Maier)
Develop solid objects and electronics by
building in layers.
Most interesting
use “inkjet”
technology.
7
27. How big are the machines?
But
Used to be
technology
changes
8
28. How big are the machines?
But to be
Used gets
And
technology
smaller
changes
8
29. How big are the machines?
But to be
Used gets
And2004, a
In
technology
smaller
desktop
changes
version is
expected to
be released.
8
30. How big are the machines?
But to be
Used gets
And2004, a
In
technology
smaller
desktop
changes
version is
expected to
be released.
Cost $19,000
8
31. State of the industry
Rapid Prototyping Rapid Manufacturing
(RP) (RM)
concept models Finished products
1987 1990 2003 2004
9
33. Why should we be aware?
Machines which can build other machines
impact the traditional manufacturing model
(e.g. nanotechnology)
10
34. Why should we be aware?
Machines which can build other machines
impact the traditional manufacturing model
(e.g. nanotechnology)
3D printing is such a disruptive technology.
10
35. Why should we be aware?
Machines which can build other machines
impact the traditional manufacturing model
(e.g. nanotechnology)
3D printing is such a disruptive technology.
There are future implications - Printers
which Print Printers, Open source design
etc.
10
39. Summary
This technology:
Is very real
Prints customised objects
and electronics.
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40. Summary
This technology:
Is very real
Prints customised objects
and electronics.
High value $700,000,000
$525,000,000
Services
($257M)
$350,000,000
Hardware
($176M)
$175,000,000
Consumables
($94M)
$0
11
52. Rapid Manufacturing
Finished goods.
Cost effective for short product runs (less than 6,000 -
Loughborough University)
15
53. Rapid Manufacturing
Finished goods.
Cost effective for short product runs (less than 6,000 -
Loughborough University)
“Print” in metals, plastics and polymers. NB
patents for inkjet printing electronic circuits.
15
54. Rapid Manufacturing
Finished goods.
Cost effective for short product runs (less than 6,000 -
Loughborough University)
“Print” in metals, plastics and polymers. NB
patents for inkjet printing electronic circuits.
Allows for mass customisation.
15
61. Why?
Consumers benefits
are customisation,
cost and delivery.
18
62. Why?
Design
Consumers benefits Tools & Machinery
are customisation, Factory Space
cost and delivery. Production Raw Materials & RM Stock
Labour
Overhead
Warehouse
Distribution Shipping
Overhead
18
63. Why?
Design
Consumers benefits Tools & Machinery
are customisation, Factory Space
cost and delivery. Production Raw Materials & & RM Stock
Raw Materials RM Stock
Labour
Overhead
Warehouse
Distribution Shipping
Overhead
18
64. Why?
Design
Consumers benefits Tools & Machinery
are customisation, Factory Space
cost and delivery. Production Raw Materials & & RM Stock
Raw Materials RM Stock
Labour
Overhead
Warehouse
Distribution Shipping
Overhead
18
65. Why?
Design
Consumers benefits Tools & Machinery
are customisation, Factory Space
cost and delivery. Production Raw Materials & & RM Stock
Raw Materials RM Stock
Labour
Printers
Overhead
Warehouse
Distribution Shipping
Overhead
18
66. Why?
Design
Design
consumable
Consumers benefits Tools & Machinery
are customisation, Factory Space
cost and delivery. Production Raw Materials & & RM Stock
Raw Materials RM Stock
Labour
Printers
Overhead
Warehouse
Distribution Shipping
Overhead
18
67. Why?
Design
Design
consumable
Consumers benefits Tools & Machinery
are customisation, Factory Space
cost and delivery. Production Raw Materials & & RM Stock
Raw Materials RM Stock
Labour
Printers Material
consumable
Overhead
Warehouse
Distribution Shipping
Overhead
18
68. Why?
Design
Design
consumable
Consumers benefits Tools & Machinery
are customisation, Factory Space
cost and delivery. Production Raw Materials & & RM Stock
Raw Materials RM Stock
Labour
Printers Material
consumable
Overhead
Warehouse
Distribution Shipping
Overhead
For manufacturers, the threat is that capital cost
barriers for new competitors are removed.
18
70. How big is this?
Home Products is a $1 trillion market.
(extrapolated from a $350 billion US Market, US Economic overview 2003)
19
71. How big is this?
Home Products is a $1 trillion market.
(extrapolated from a $350 billion US Market, US Economic overview 2003)
Unexploited
Henry C. Co, Technology and Operations Management,
CSU.
19
73. Summary
Rapid
Commercial Manufacturin
Prototyping
Three new markets g
Consumer 3D
Printing
20
74. Summary
Rapid
Commercial Manufacturin
Prototyping
Three new markets g
Consumer 3D
Printing
Uses well known technology
20
75. Summary
Rapid
Commercial Manufacturin
Prototyping
Three new markets g
Consumer 3D
Printing
Uses well known technology
Relatively unexploited.
20
81. Machine sales
The underlying volume of RP machines sold
shows a high growth level
23
82. Machine sales
The underlying volume of RP machines sold
shows a high growth level
2000
1500
3D Machines Estimated
1000 3D Machines sold
500
0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
23
84. Patent Growth
Gives an idea of the future interest in a market.
24
85. Patent Growth
Gives an idea of the future interest in a market.
400
+21%
300
Growth in
RP patents
200
issued.
+231 new
100
RP patents
in 2003
0
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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