2012-08-01 18:33:51 UTCHow Does 3D Printing Work, Anyway? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Design a pair of shoes on your computer, hit "Print," and wear them an hour later. If that kind of technology doesn't blow your mind, you're dead to me.

The cost of 3D printing technology is finally within the grasp of consumers, and many believe it's poised to revolutionize commerce. Companies are rushing to get out in front of this new custom marketplace, offering 3D-printed fashion, furniture and even food.

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But how does this technology work? What kind of materials does it utilize? And how fast is this industry growing? The folks at HighTable.com have created the visual explanation below. Regrettably, this infographic will only print in 2D — unless you fold it into some sort of origami swan. But that one's on you.

3D打印机是如何工作的

设计一双鞋你的电脑，点击“打印”，而一个小时后穿。如果这种技术不吹你的心，你死我了。

三维打印技术的成本是最终消费者的掌握之中，很多人认为它有望彻底改变商业。公司正急于摆脱在这个新的自定义的市场面前，提供3D打印时装，家具，甚至是食品。
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但这是如何工作的技术？它使用什么样的材料？和速度是这个行业的成长？人们在HighTable.com创建下面的视觉解释。遗憾的是，这个信息图表将只打印在2D - 除非你把它折叠成某种折纸天鹅。但是，一个人的你。