3-D Printing in Action (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

3-D Printing in Action

Caption

Materials science graduate John Laureto prints a gear on a Rep Rap 3-D printer in Joshua Pearce's lab at Michigan Tech. A study by Pearce demonstrates that printing such items is greener because it uses less energy.

Credit

Sarah Bird/Michigan Technological University

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.