So one of the things we were discussing in class this week was 3D printers in libraries. Personally, I think that having a 3D printer would be a great asset for most libraries, but of course it all depends on the community. Academic libraries could probably make it work, especially for art or science programs, and I think most public libraries with a varied audience could also make it work. Because we were discussing it, I wanted to look into projects people had completed with 3D printers to see what they could do.
Projects I found online included making everyday items, such as household tools, and small pieces of jewelry.
Other projects were not so ordinary:
Church Architectural Model
And this project here:
Description of Beak Created for Eagle
3D printing is definitely a wave of the future, and I think most librarians are happy to see what else the future holds for them. Plus, who doesn't want to make prosthetic beaks for injured eagles?
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