Tag: 3d printing

• 3-D Printing: Desktop Manufacturing Overview

  

  Earlier today I presented our 3D printer to the Dominican University faculty.  I demonstrated how our Cubify printer (the type seen in the featured image) works, and I discussed what 3D printing is.  I also focused the discussion on the possibilities of 3D printing, both how the process is currently being put to use in […]

  CarrieLynn D. Reinhard

  February 18, 2014

  Uncategorized

  3D printer, 3d printing, desktop manufacturing, lab meat, replicator, Star Trek, synthetic protein

• 3D Printing: The end of consumerism?

  We’ve been contemplating acquiring a 3D printer at my university for pedagogical and research purposes.  As part of this contemplation, I have had to learn more about the technology and uses of desktop manufacturing.  And in doing this, I began thinking about how the diffusion and integration of 3D printing into everyday life could change […]

  CarrieLynn D. Reinhard

  November 23, 2012

  Audience/Reception Studies, Critical/Cultural Studies, Industry Analysis Studies

  3d printing, consumerism, consumption, desktop manufacturing, holidays, prosumers, prosumption