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Re: this edit and comment, Policy WP:NOTADVICE #1 ---> "Describing to the reader how people or things use or do something is encyclopedic; instructing the reader in the imperative mood about how to use or do something is not." We need to describe what some document said (and hopefully not quote just one countries or one organizations policies), not give advice such as "emission hazard can be achieved by avoiding the use of materials", "Another possible way to eliminate the hazard", "Exposure to emissions can be reduced", "which should be used to add further protection in combination with approved emissions protection", "The use of respirators by workers can provide further protection from emissions". We also do not need a description of Hierarchy of hazard controls, wrong article for that. Fountains of Bryn Mawr ( talk) 01:41, 5 August 2017 (UTC)
I've actually seen accounts INDEF'ed for less. "Mainstream" advice is still advice, long considered not encyclopedic. Fountains of Bryn Mawr ( talk) 01:46, 17 August 2017 (UTC)
The first sentence of this article is incorrect. "3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), refers to processes used to create a three-dimensional object in which layers of material are formed under computer control to create an object." The "Terminology" and "History" sections do a better job of explaining AM. Additive Manufacturing is any process where a part is manufactured by adding material together instread of taking material away. 3D printing is one type of additive manufacturing, but there are many other types, like sintering. Here are some references that I've found supporting this point:
I propose changing the first sentence, and creating a AM article that links to the various AM processes. Currently AM redirects to 3D Printing. Jean15paul ( talk) 15:48, 6 December 2017 (UTC)
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Seriously! It is weighed down by examples of various commercial applications, many of which are now well within the capabilities of hobbyists. The current 'state of play'for consumer 3D printing is given as of 2012 - six years after Reprap, it's now 2018 and 3D rpinters are cheaps and sold in volumes 100 or more times as great as in 2012. They are also increasingly amenable to use by general consumers, rather than hobbyists and enthusiasts and MUCH cheaper. I've made a few changes but this article is painfully out of date and hopelessly inadequate at illustrating the range of practical applications for domestic 3D printing. I personally rpint items on more than a weekly basis, and I'm far from unique. Stub Mandrel ( talk) 00:39, 16 February 2018 (UTC)
In the article, the sidebar lists 3d Printing associated with "printing" i.e. producing text for reading, or art (2d Representations). This process, while capable of such things, fits much more closely with manufacturing processes and should be switched to a different grouping of articles. -- Jfaurbo ( talk) 13:20, 18 May 2018 (UTC)
This page includes several examples of 3d printed structures: sculpture, pottery, a jet engine, cockring with perineum massager and and Audi RSQ.
The inclusion of the cockring is gratuitous, unnecessary and overall distracts from the story.
I've gone ahead and removed it, but it's pending review. Please approve. Thinkpoetry ( talk) 14:19, 7 July 2018 (UTC)
I get that it's good to have examples of what can be done with 3d printing, but does having a picture of a sex toy actually add anything of substance? 2600:8804:1E08:BE00:71A6:3225:4C7A:5682 ( talk) 04:34, 8 July 2018 (UTC)
I haven't been able to find a source on DVD copying using a 3D printer. If this is possible, I think it should be added to the Applications section. ( PeacePeace ( talk) 15:39, 17 July 2018 (UTC))
Would it be possible for us to compile a list of all the things in the lead that aren’t later in the article? That seems to be the big problem right now... The Time to Llama is Now ( talk) 23:46, 11 May 2019 (UTC)
It seems that the Health and safety has grown long enough to consider splitting it into a new article, tenatively suggested as Health and safety hazards of 3D printing. Peaceray ( talk) 20:37, 18 October 2018 (UTC)
The 3D printing DIY side of it is huge and barely mentioned in this mile long article. This is totally unrepresentative of reality. There's a huge industry making and selling 3d printers to diy hobbyist people. Where's all that info ? The number of affordable 3D printers must outnumber expensive commercial 3d printers by 10 or 20 to 1 or something like that. NO mention of Arduino and such yet the commercial stuff is mentioned ? This article is biased towards corporations producing state of the art 5k-50k etc 3D printers and nothing else...Audi this and GE that...nothing but multibillion names left right and centre..i smell advertising based article which is surely against Wikipedia rules. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.248.210.159 ( talk) 15:16, 25 February 2020 (UTC)
Daniel de Bruin built analog or mechanical 3D printer in 2014. It's said it's the first of it's kind. Even though it may not be practical it would be good to include. short video of it working Setenzatsu.2 ( talk) 14:33, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
No mention of 3d pens? They are kind of miniature 3d printers. Developed / Inspired by the technology. Setenzatsu.2 ( talk) 14:36, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
Huge problem, especially in crowdfunding and online shopping, is that you never know for sure what print quality you could expect from a given machine. There are numerous standard 3D printer tests, the most common being #3DBenchy. Now Autodesk also entered the market. It a major thing that is misssing in the article. [3] Setenzatsu.2 ( talk) 14:44, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
Hello - I rewrote the lead section today and removed the "multiple issues" tag - if anyone has any feedback or complaints please let me know. I tried to make the lead more accessible to a general audience, shortening it and breaking it up a little bit. Paradox society 03:49, 18 May 2020 (UTC)
Hi, I just wanted to suggest that the use of 3D printing during COVID-19 would be a worthy addition to this page to help provide recent context and an example of the technology being used to produce millions of products. This really is an unprecedented use of the technology, and a great example that readers may want to be aware of. Good links to topics of COVID-19, healthcare, medical products, FDA regulations, distributed manufacturing, supply chain, etc.
A few peer reviewed, open access references that provide context and data:
Thanks for considering. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 61.69.156.152 ( talk) 01:49, 11 June 2020 (UTC)
For my edit I focused on adding more of the hobby side of 3D printing. There wasn't much in there about how people not in the industry use it, so I added a few facts about when the cost of printer costs started to drop in the history section. I also added a section to the applications part of the page. I added that more and more people are buying printers to the point now that they out number the users in industry usage. I used these sources for my edits to the article.
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Not done Request is not supported by reliable, secondary sources. The website of a business that profits from this technology is not a reliable source. Z1720 ( talk) 20:50, 7 July 2021 (UTC)
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Proposed changes to 3rd paragraph in Social Change Section:
As 3D printers became more accessible to consumers, online social platforms have developed to support the community.[213] This includes websites that allow users to access information such as how to build a 3D printer, as well as social forums that discuss how to improve 3D print quality and discuss 3D printing news, as well as social media websites that are dedicated to share 3D models.[214][215][216] RepRap is a wiki based website that was created to hold all information on 3d printing, and has developed into a community that aims to bring 3D printing to everyone. Furthermore, there are other sites such as Pinshape, Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, and Makersverse3D which were created initially to allow users to post 3D files for anyone to print, allowing for decreased transaction cost of sharing 3D files. These websites have allowed greater social interaction between users, creating communities dedicated to 3D printing.
Detailed description of change: added Makersverse3D after MyMiniFactory, my apologies if I did not insert the link quite correctly. Je870 ( talk) 16:25, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
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As 3D printers became more accessible to consumers, online social platforms have developed to support the community.[213] This includes websites that allow users to access information such as how to build a 3D printer, as well as social forums that discuss how to improve 3D print quality and discuss 3D printing news, as well as social media websites that are dedicated to share 3D models.[214][215][216] RepRap is a wiki based website that was created to hold all information on 3d printing, and has developed into a community that aims to bring 3D printing to everyone. Furthermore, there are other sites such as Pinshape, Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, and Makersverse3D which were created initially to allow users to post 3D files for anyone to print, allowing for decreased transaction cost of sharing 3D files. These websites have allowed greater social interaction between users, creating communities dedicated to 3D printing.
Detailed description of change: added Makersverse3D after MyMiniFactory, my apologies if I did not insert the link quite correctly. Je870 ( talk) 16:25, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
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Add a link to the "Slicer (3D printing)" article in the General Principles - Printing part of the article. Adam Baines ( talk) 15:13, 19 February 2022 (UTC)
I think since the patent was filed by them in 1979 it should take precedence, it would look nicer too since the metallic nature of the invenotion feels more "primitive" than the plastic-based Hideo Kodama one. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mirad1000 ( talk • contribs) 23:03, 23 May 2022 (UTC)
Is there a reason this article makes no mention of the impact of additive manufacturing on minority and marginalized communities? Traditionally additive manufacturing has been popular among white and Asian communities but almost unknown to communities of Color. To ignore this highlights the systemic racism within the community. 65.190.186.126 ( talk) 19:38, 21 August 2022 (UTC)
[REPLY] This is nonsense. No one is obligated to go door to door educating people about technological advances. If POC are interested in technological advances they can go to web sites that present them, buy magazines like Popular Mechanics that discuss them or a myriad of other ways. What is systemic is the lack of motivation that leaves people behind because they can't be bothered to keep up. 3D printers are dirt cheap for base models.
That said, last drone LIDAR survey we did was done by a young black male who had bought his own drone equipmemt and travels in an RV doing contract survey work. Somehow he figured out how to access new technologies. From his work I'd say it's because he's motivated, bright and resourceful.
Stop blaming others, get off 'yer backside and do the work to get what you want instead of mewling for it to be handed to you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:100E:B060:CEEE:2013:51A1:BF32:E352 ( talk) 08:44, 25 August 2022 (UTC)
The wording in the introduction seems at times unnecessarily complicated. When I checked the introductory paragraph in a reading level test, it said that it requires a college graduate reading level. I think the introduction should be re-written to be readable with max. a 12th grade reading level. 185.47.135.199 ( talk) 13:48, 11 October 2022 (UTC)