Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - 3D Printer

What is a 3D printer?

• A device that creates holographic images

• A device that creates virtual reality simulations

• A device that creates three-dimensional objects

• A device that creates two-dimensional objects

How does a 3D printer receive input?

• By scanning physical objects

• Through voice commands

• Through handwritten notes

• From a computer as digital data

What process do 3D printers use to form physical objects?

• Injection molding

• Casting

• Additive manufacturing

• Subtractive manufacturing

How do 3D printers create models?

• By using subtractive manufacturing

• By building layer by layer until complete

• By reshaping existing molds

• By removing material layer by layer

Which process is used for creating a plastic model with a 3D printer?

• Stereolithography (SLA)

• Fused deposition modeling (FDM)

• Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)

• Selective laser sintering (SLS)

When was 3D printing first possible?

• 1970s

• 2000s

• 1980s

• 1990s

What has made 3D printers more available to the consumer market?

• Decrease in cost

• Increase in price

• Increase in size

• Decrease in quality

What may 3D printers become a viable means for in the future?

• Creating holographic images

• Producing virtual reality headsets

• Manufacturing large scale industrial products

• Creating home products and replacement parts

Which method forms thin layers of metal from metallic powder using a high powered laser?

• Stereolithography (SLA)

• Selective laser sintering (SLS)

• Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)

• Fused deposition modeling (FDM)

What is the main advantage of 3D printers over subtractive manufacturing devices?

• They are less efficient

• They produce more waste

• They create models from scratch

• They are faster