Our 3D printing company in Seattle offers all sorts of materials for your 3D printing needs. For the most part, these are plastic materials and other easily-molded substances. The idea of 3D printing in wood has for a long time been tantamount to science fiction. However, a company known as 4 AXYZ has recently announced that it is preparing to bring wood to the world of printing.
4 AXYZ’s process works by creating thin, uniformly-cut layers of wood and putting them together with a special binding process. This form of additive manufacturing could prove valuable for the field of furniture printing, which has thus far enjoyed limited popularity due to the lack of appeal for plastic furniture. The company also hopes to print out “smart” wooden fixtures with computer sensors built right in; imagine a smart wooden floor that knows when intruders have entered your home, or a smart table that turns on your lamp when you enter the room. The possibilities of 3D wooden printing are quite exciting, and may prove to be a great boon to consumers in the near future!
At the moment, 4 AXYZ is still looking for the funding that they need to get their new technology off the ground. However, they are optimistic that a sufficient influx of capital will allow them to bring new advances and innovations to the field immediately. Meanwhile, the 3D printing world watches their progress with great interest.
