# 3D printing Projects at AI Tinkerers

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> Technology record last updated: 2026-02-26T13:03:00Z
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3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) is the digital process of constructing three-dimensional objects by adding material layer-by-layer: it's manufacturing on demand.

This technology is a paradigm shift from subtractive methods, building complex geometries directly from a CAD file. Key processes include Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) for plastics like PLA and ABS, and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) for high-performance polymers or metal powders. Applications are diverse and high-value: rapid prototyping reduces iteration cycles from weeks to days, while end-use parts (e.g., custom medical implants, specialized aerospace components) are now common. The industry is projected to reach an $84 billion valuation by 2029, driven by material advancements and industrial-scale adoption (Source 4).

- Official technology site: https://3dprinting.com
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 3
- Result page: 1 of 1

## Recent Public Talks and Demos

### [BARK Robot Dog](https://lausanne.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_zJ6cDe5B4ig)

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Lausanne June 2025 Meetup — 2025-06-16 — Lausanne
- Public talk page: https://lausanne.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_zJ6cDe5B4ig

### [AI to redefine surgery](https://nyc.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_WJWUC5ydMz8)

- Event context: Omakase Founder Dinner | NY #TechWeek — 2024-06-04 — New York City
- Public talk page: https://nyc.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_WJWUC5ydMz8

### [Kids Create: ToyGeniusLab AI Toys](https://seattle.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_ok4j_nq7IT0)

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Seattle - February 2024 Meetup — 2024-02-29 — Seattle
- Public talk page: https://seattle.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_ok4j_nq7IT0

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