9. “3D
printing” has applications in which of the following?
1. Preparation of confectionery items
2. Manufacture of bionic ears
3. Automotive industry
4. Reconstructive surgeries
5. Data processing technologies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation:-
Applications of “3D printing” can be classified as
1> Manufacturing applications
- 1.1 Cloud-based additive manufacturing
- 1.2 Mass customization
- 1.3 Rapid manufacturing
- 1.4 Rapid prototyping
- 1.5 Research
- 1.6 Food
- 1.7 Agile tooling
2> Medical applications
- 2.1 Bio-printing
- 2.2 Medical devices
- 2.3 Pills
3> Industrial applications
- 3.1 Apparel
- 3.2 Industrial art and jewelry
- 3.3 Automotive industry
- 3.4 Construction
- 3.5 Firearms
- 3.6 Computers and robots
- 3.7 Soft sensors and actuators
- 3.8 Space
- 4.1 Art and jewelry
- 4.2 3D selfies
- 4.3 Communication
- 4.4 Domestic use
- 4.5 Education and research
- 4.6 Environmental use
- 4.7 Cultural heritage
- 4.8 Specialty materials