Selected Non-Manufacturing Applications of 3D printing

Life and Medical Sciences

• Organs – Artificial organs and organs-on-chip emulating functions, mechanics and responses, used for transplants and drug testing
• Drugs – Synthesized layers of medication, allowing drug control and customization
• Prosthetics and Medical Implants – Artificial body parts and miniaturized sensors, used for medical operations and data gathering
• Life Science Research – Production of cellular and molecular structures, enabling life science advances

Construction

• Residential – Concrete modular housing, with windows and roofs assembled on-site
• Public Infrastructure – Assets for public consumption, such as bridges, pavilions and park facilities
• Offices and Buildings – Concrete low-rise facilities, such as hotels and small offices, with modular components

Material Sciences

• Existing Material Reinforcement – Enhances existing materials’ properties, such as strength, durability and weight
• New Materials Discovery – Enables creation of new materials, furthering innovation in other industries

Food and Beverage

• Kitchen Appliance – 3D printer variants for kitchen use, made available commercially
• Commercial Production – Food products custom 3D printed by restaurants, bakeries or manufacturing companies