
3D printing
3D printing uses computer-aided design (CAD) to create three-dimensional objects through a layering process. This technology is applied in agriculture to manufacture a wide range of objects needed in agricultural processes.
3D printing uses computer-aided design (CAD) to create three-dimensional objects using a layering method. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved through additive processes, which consist of placing successive layers of material until the entire object is formed. Each of these layers can be seen as a cross section of the object. Sometimes called additive manufacturing, 3D printing consists of layering materials, such as plastics, composites or biomaterials, to create objects with different shapes, sizes, stiffness and colors. In the case of agriculture, they are useful because almost any object necessary for an agricultural process can be manufactured and within this there are processes of production, storage and distribution of water.
Water use efficiency
Main theme:
Central
Region:
1,800 - 2,000
Precipitation (mm):
Average
Application difficulty:
2, 9 and 13
SDGs impacted:
Electric
Energy used:
70 - 90
Efficiency (%):
Urban/Rural
Sector:
It optimizes the processes of water production, storage and distribution, thereby reducing consumption of the resource.
Expected environmental impact:
$800 - $1,500
Estimated value:
1- https://www.fontagro.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Uso-de-Imprsion-3D-en-SRI-Wenjia-Gu.pdf 2- 3D printing in agriculture | Manufacturing of agricultural machinery (teyme.es)
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