D Printing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7076979 |
|---|---|
| Authors | D Lupton (0000-0003-2658-4430, University of Canberra, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Pages | 1-3 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | OTHER |
| Venue | The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781405165518.wbeos1072.pub2 |
| OpenAlex | W4389077180 |
| ISBN | 9781405165518 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
Three‐dimensional (3D) printing is a process of fabricating objects using computer‐aided design software and hardware that responds to instructions from the software. This entry provides an overview of 3D printing technologies, including their current and proposed uses. Some of the social, cultural, political, and ethical issues concerning 3D printing are identified, and directions for future sociological research on these technologies are outlined
3D printing · Engineering drawing · Political science · Politics · Process (computing · Social software · Software engineering · World Wide Web · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Computer Science · Crafts, Textile, and Design · Engineering · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Mechanical Engineering · Software
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |