Solar Sinter

Project that uses sunlight and sand to 3D print objects

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Hunter's comment

One of the biggest challenges that our planet faces today is the increasing concern about energy production and sources of raw materials. In the desert, we have the sun's full energy with endless supply of sand. So why don't we utilize those resources? This project did!

How about calling this "3D sand printer" or "desert 3D printer"? The presentation was a successful experiment where the device was able to print different glass objects using sunlight and sand.

The setting up of the device may look inconvenient at first but if this is further enhanced and eventually evolved, this will be the future of 3D printing using only sunlight and sand. This device will provide opportunity for use of desert and change our perspective about it to be just barren land.

Or maybe this can be used not only in deserts but anywhere sunny and with sand. That will be a great opportunity!

Watch the video here: