3D Pen vs 3D Printer

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What are 3D Printers Used For?

3D printers have several uses in so many different fields that it’s hard to describe the applications of 3D printing simply. Realistically speaking, 3D printing can complement almost any other hobby out there that uses physical objects.

You’ll hear mentions of 3D printing in the following fields:

  • Medicine
  • Art & Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Gaming
  • Food & Cuisine
  • Remote Control Models
  • Robotics
  • Household DIY Projects

FDM works best for strength and durable 3D printed objects, while SLA can get more fine, high quality objects that looks great close-up. Although SLA provides the best quality, a well-tuned FDM 3D printer can really deliver amazing quality too.

3D printing is especially amazing for customization, namely in prosphetics where you can get exact dimensions of an individual and tailor a prosphetic leg or arm perfectly.

We hear 3D printing referred to as rapid prototyping because you can go from idea to design to object within hours, something you would find extremely hard with traditional manufacturing methods.

One user told a story of of part of a washing machine breaking, looking for that specific piece and having no luck due to non-production. He went out, designed and 3D printed the very part, and it worked perfectly.

Another example is a DSLR camera lens cover which can cost between $15-$20, but with 3D printing, the cost in plastic for each piece after fine-tuning the design was less than $0.50. 

Costs are significantly lowered and customizations are significantly improved with 3D printing.

What are 3D Pens Used For?

3D pens admittedly are less common, but they definitely have their applications in many fields.

3D pens are used:

  • In classrooms to showcase geometrical shapes in Mathematics, or even physical structures in biology or chemistry
  • To create arts, crafts & sculptures
  • In fashion & design to even create 3D printed clothing
  • To complement a 3D printed design by filling in gaps or joining together broken pieces of a print
  • To prototype and draw architectural models
  • For keeping your kids busy and entertained at home safely!

They are really great for educational purposes as you can see in some of the bullet points above. 3D pens also have their place in the life of a hobbyist and even professionalys alike, so I wouldn’t downplay a 3D pen when compared to a 3D printer.

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