How about a 3D-printed speaker to go with that 3D-printed vinyl?
Grad students and researchers at Cornell University’s College of Engineering used two 3D printers to print a functional speaker.
Every part of the device was created with the printers, including the plastic, the conductive coil, and a magnet.
Hod Lipson, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, says:
“Many people wonder whether 3D printing has reached its peak, whether this is a hype cycle that’s now at its maximum. But really, I think we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg with this technology.”
Lipson and team is also working on ways to 3D-print integrated systems, instead of separate “passive parts” that must be pieced together. The tricky part is figuring out how print various non-compatible materials on the same printer. Lipson thinks that in the near future they will be able to figure this out, and change the way consumer electronics are created.
As a mechanical engineer I have to say that they are on wrong track.
The plot thickens!
Unfortunately they are.
Just playing at school – like Shazam in real life!
As an electronic engineer, (my FT job) I would have to disagree 😉
You don’t need a 3D printer for this, just 2 empty cups of yogurt… And guess what, it can also be converted into as a home telephone system.
Cups or printing – both methods will not get you close in price or sound quality to Made in China reality.
what? are you saying that my sound system made from yogurt cups will not compete with those 1000$ speakers ???? 😮 shocking 🙂
Sorrry, you cups are in same output zone as speakers in most handsets.
They cost less than 10 cents at OEM level.