YouTuber probably builds the smallest 3D printer in the world – the size of a matchstick
The YouTuber My N Mi has probably built the smallest 3D printer in the world. It’s only about the size of a matchstick. The device should be fully functional and print small parts in just a few minutes.
Technical devices are often getting bigger, more powerful and more efficient. For example, there are already 3D printers that can print entire houses. But it doesn’t always have to go in this direction. That demonstrates now at least one YouTuber with an in-house development.
Specifically, it is about a 3D printer that could hardly be smaller. Because the construct has a height of only 1.7 centimeters. If you put it next to a match, there is hardly any difference in height. What is amazing is that the 3D printer is fully functional and can print detailed objects at the same time.
My N Mi builds what is probably the smallest 3D printer in the world
Of course, the printer only masters standard functions. If you want a built-in touchscreen for control or a speaker for notifications, you’ll look in vain. The YouTuber My N Mi used the so-called stereolithography process for the production.
He filled a small chamber with liquid resin, let it harden and repeated the process layer by layer. Once wired up, the printer could print out a small robot figure or other small objects.
However, the possible uses are limited due to the size. Nevertheless, the approach could bring some benefits. Because the system is inexpensive and easy to manufacture due to the small amount of material used.
Use of 3D printing is likely to continue to increase
However, it remains unclear whether the technology in miniature format will actually be used one day. Nevertheless, YouTuber My N Mi impressively shows how small the use of technology is possible.
Above all, it becomes clear how great the potential of 3D printers is. In addition to the examples mentioned, such devices are now printing houses in just six weeks or producing body parts independently. So the stakes are likely to increase more than decrease in the future.
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