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The 3D printing pen recently entered market and has been building a significant buzz lately. You could find some companies recently who released a commercially available printer, which is affordable for most buyers, but this needs an expertise in computer.

 

The 3D printing pen uses strips of plastic which melts and then extrudes through its tip, which is most often used for arts and for slightly handier works. But this is still on its funding stage, but already it has passed its $30,000 goal for about 435%. It will be soon hitting stores before you know it, which is why I will provide you some of the reasons why so many people love the 3D printing pen.

 

It comes with different uses

 

The 3D printing pen can actually trace or draw on templates, free hand or in the air. This however is just the start of it. You could also use it to weld plastics, sketch prototypes or to customizing phone cases. This still not available to the public yet, which is why they're still tons of possibilities to which it could be used for.

 

It's More Than a Toy

 

The manufacturer of the said pen wants to make it clear that this is not an item that is meant for individuals who are still under 12 years old. This is because the tip of the device melts the plastics as it comes out and it also reaches temperatures of up to 518 degrees Fahrenheit. When the plastic exits the device, it has a warm temperature but it's cool enough for you to touch.

 

It is Eco-friendly

 

There are actually two kinds of plastics that are available for you to use with the 3D pen. You could use 3 millimeter ABS or PLA plastic, and each of them comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. PLA is biodegradable, which makes it an easier choice for people who have a bent for environmental consciousness. The ABS on the other hand, is not a biodegradable option but it comes with its own advantages when it comes to printing.

 

It's Very Simple to Use

 

This kind of pen doesn't need any technical knowledge when it comes to using it. There's no need for a computer as well because you only need to load in the plastic, heat it up and then you can start using it. With such feature, it makes it an easy sell towards people who doesn't want to invest a huge amount of time and money into getting a full-scale 3D printer and having to undergo training for coding skills.

 

It is Fast

 

The pen easily heats up in one or two minutes and it is then ready to draw. Because everything is created with the device in real time, it's a lot more faster than any conventional 3D printers. It's also very cheap.

 

These are only few of the many benefits and advantages with the 3D printing pen and it's still possible that there are still so many marvelous things that we could discover with it.

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For the applications of 3d printing, head over to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applications_of_3D_printing. 
 

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