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# [https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Health-Custom-DIY-Orthotics/ Custom Orthotics], $300 [https://biocorrect.com/products/custom-orthotic?variant=27645861396544¤cy=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk7TuBRDQARIsAMRrfUbmqkiV3ik8iaL4L7OTECuJO05SMVgIJ3fZQgJwqaeiprAFGnCPX9kaAqEMEALw_wcB] [[User:Kaalessi|Kaalessi]] ([[User talk:Kaalessi|talk]]) 21:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC) (A tiny amount of work is necessary to cast foot and create custom model, instructions are very detailed) | # [https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Health-Custom-DIY-Orthotics/ Custom Orthotics], $300 [https://biocorrect.com/products/custom-orthotic?variant=27645861396544¤cy=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk7TuBRDQARIsAMRrfUbmqkiV3ik8iaL4L7OTECuJO05SMVgIJ3fZQgJwqaeiprAFGnCPX9kaAqEMEALw_wcB] [[User:Kaalessi|Kaalessi]] ([[User talk:Kaalessi|talk]]) 21:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC) (A tiny amount of work is necessary to cast foot and create custom model, instructions are very detailed) | ||
# [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1911808 3D Printed Chevy LS3 Engine], $8000 for the real thing, this is a model [[User:Zsarnold|Zsarnold]] ([[User talk:Zsarnold|talk]]) 06:07, 17 November 2019 (UTC) | # [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1911808 3D Printed Chevy LS3 Engine], $8000 for the real thing, this is a model [[User:Zsarnold|Zsarnold]] ([[User talk:Zsarnold|talk]]) 06:07, 17 November 2019 (UTC) | ||
# [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2764962 Functional Compound Bow], $170, [https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Bows-Mini-Bow/dp/B0170C94XY],[[User:Brhubbar|Brhubbar]] ([[User talk:Brhubbar|talk]]) 16:43, 17 November 2019 (UTC) | |||
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We know from this class that 3-D printers can be incredibly useful tools for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing for engineers and scientists. The costs savings are generally 90-99% as compared to commercial products.[1][2] Are 3-D printers useful for everyday consumers?
A few Michigan Tech studies have shown that 3-D printers are cost effective for consumers if they print 1 product a week. [3] [4]
What about killer applications? Are there free 3-D printable designs for products that make a 3-D printer immediately worth purchasing even if only to print out a handful of these products?
Killer Applications of 3-D Printing for Consumers
Please list [URL of design Name of object], cost, [url of commercial equivalent], sign/date with 4 tilde symbols
- Compound Bow Balancer, $290 [5] Joshua Pearce (talk) 19:09, 5 November 2019 (UTC)
- Honeycomb Vase, $65 for something not as cool/asthetic [6] Daniel Donovan (talk) 1:35, 13 November 2019 (UTC) Liked the idea of printing modern looking decor for not expensive prices.
- Air Exchanger/Heat Recovery Ventilator, $600+ for commercial HRV [7] Dan Brinks (talk) 17:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC)
- Mechanical Caliper, $30 [8] Luke Carstens Lacarste (talk) 19:12, 14 November 2019 (UTC)
- Custom Orthotics, $300 [9] Kaalessi (talk) 21:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC) (A tiny amount of work is necessary to cast foot and create custom model, instructions are very detailed)
- 3D Printed Chevy LS3 Engine, $8000 for the real thing, this is a model Zsarnold (talk) 06:07, 17 November 2019 (UTC)
- Functional Compound Bow, $170, [10],Brhubbar (talk) 16:43, 17 November 2019 (UTC)