Inside 3-D Printed Blocks (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

Inside 3-D Printed Blocks

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One way 3-D printing saves energy over manufacturing is by using less raw material. This series of partially printed Swiss children's blocks illustrates how a 3-D printer can partially fill the interior of an item with plastic while maintaining its structural strength.

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Samuel Bernier/Thingiverse.com

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