Plasma Science and Technology - Progress in Physical States and Chemical Reactions

10.5772/60692 ◽  
2016 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 136 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-17
Author(s):  
Yasunori Tanaka ◽  
Masanori Shinohara ◽  
Nozomi Takeuchi ◽  
Ryuta Ichiki ◽  
Takuya Kuwahara

Fourth Industrial Revolution gave birth to few different technologies, not known until now. One of them is 3D printing. If subtracting manufacturing is part of Industrial Revolution 3, Additive manufacturing is for sure part of Industrial Revolution 4.0. 3D printing has the potential to transform science and technology by creating bespoke, low-cost appliances that previously required dedicated facilities to make. 3D printers are used to initiate chemical reactions by printing the reagents directly into a 3D reactionware matrix, and so put reactionware design, construction and operation under digital control. Some models of 3D Printers can print uniquely shaped sugar confections in flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, mint, cherry, sour apple and watermelon. They can also print custom cake toppers–presumably in the likeness of the guest of honor.


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