The devastating consequences of 3D printers for humanity Since the 1950s, a number of writers and social commentators have speculated in some depth about the social and cultural changes that might result from the advent of commercially affordable additive manufacturing technology. Amongst the more notable ideas to have emerged from these inquiries has been the suggestion that, as more and more ...

The impact of printers on health and safety         Health and safety Research on the health and safety concerns of 3D printing is new and in development due to the recent proliferation of 3D printing devices. A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study noted particle emissions from a 3D printer peaked a few minutes after printing started and returned to baseline levels ...