3D printing ten times faster

Researchers at the American MIT have developed a new printhead which will make 3D printing ten times faster. The new printhead is based on a screw mechanism that feeds polymer material through a nozzle at high force; and a laser, built into the printhead, that rapidly heats and melts the material, enabling it to flow faster through the nozzle. This mechanism makes it possible to print complex objects in just minutes.
The team demonstrated the production of a big number of replicas within 10 minutes. Researchers see a number of applications in the fast-growing 3D market.
MIT is now working on a larger model which could speedily print tools, prototypes or even furniture.

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