Printing Flashcards
process for reproducing text and images using a master form or template.
Printing
The earliest non-paper products involving printing include cylinder seals and objects such as:
the Cyrus Cylinder and the Cylinders of Nabonidus
The earliest known form of printing as
applied to paper was __ which appeared in China before 220 AD
woodblock printing
printing press invented by
Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century.
Printing Methods
- Offset Lithography
- Flexography
- Digital Printing
- Large Format
- Screen Printing
- LED UV
- 3D Printing
Later developments in printing technology include the movable type invented by
Bi Sheng around
1040 AD
- Often used for packaging and labels, anything with continuous patterns e.g.
wallpaper and gift wrap. - is the modern version of letterpress printing and is commonly used for printing on uneven surfaces.
Flexography
- Often used for posters and signage, labels, newsletters, menus and letters.
- is a modern method that covers a variety of different techniques including
inkjet printing and laser.
Digital Printing
Often used for rough-surfaced media e.g. wood, canvas and cloth. It
is also a versatile method so it can also be used for books, paper, stationery and more.
Offset Lithography
Often used for large signage e.g. billboards, posters, vinyl banners,
wallpaper and murals, floor graphics, laminating.
Large Format
- Often used for printing logos and graphics onto clothes, fabric banners,
posters. - is a printing technique where fine material or mesh is used to
transfer an image onto another material.
Screen Printing
__ or additive manufacturing is a
process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file
3D Printing
- Often used for newsletters, posters and leaflets, magazines, catalogues,
brochures and prospectuses, stationery - is a method that’s becoming
increasingly popular among businesses due to its extremely high-quality prints and quick turnaround times
LED UV
has allowed us to print three-dimensional objects, which can be
a great way to make an impact on your life
3D Printing
The worldwide _____ is expected to grow from $3.07B in revenue in 2013 to $12.8B by 2018 and exceed $21B in worldwide revenue by 2020. As it evolves, 3D printing technology is destined to transform almost every major industry and change the way we live,
work, and play in the future
3D Printing Industry
are often made to suit the functions of the user’s industry. This has resulted in the rise of software suited to specific niches. As a result, there are software applications on the market that cater to aerospace or transportation, furniture design or fabrics
and fashion among many others.
3D Modeling Software
3D Printing Applications
- Education -
- Rapid Prototyping
- Rapid Manufacturing : Automotive
- Aviation
- Aerospace
- Construction : Architecture
- Consumer Products :Medical
Manufacturers have long used 3D printers in their design process to
create prototypes.
Rapid Prototyping
Educators and students have long been using 3D printers in the classroom. 3D
printing enables students to materialize their ideas in a fast and affordable way.
Education
Car manufacturers, restorers and repairers have been utilizing 3D printing for a long time.
Rapid Manufacturing : Automotive