Printing Revolution Series #1: 3D Printing

Keeping up with the latest trends in the printing industry is a big part of what makes a company an industry leader. Staying on top of changes and innovation is an important part of being able to offer the best services and processes, and to adapt to the changing needs of society. This week in part 1 of our Printing Revolution Series we look at 3D printing and how it is making waves in the printing industry.

One of the latest and greatest printing trends is the continued evolution of 3D printing. By no means new (this type of printing was first established in the 1980s), 3D printing has nonetheless come leaps and bounds over the last few years.

First of all, what is 3D printing exactly? Also known as, or technically called, additive manufacturing, is the process of making 3 dimensional objects from a digital file. The 3D printing process is significantly different from traditional 2D printing in that it is an additive process, meaning that successive layers of are put down until a solid object is created.

Check out this great video from Time, “How 3D Printers Work.” It explains the development and printing process and shows just how 3D printing is set to take the world by storm! http://time.com/92503/how-3d-printers-work/

At Packaging Technologies Inc. we strive to be up-to-date and informed, and that means keeping up with the latest printing trends, including 3D printing. For more about this or any of the other innovation changes in the printing industry, please contact us by calling 1-800-303-5883.