title: Evaluation of 3D printing and its potential impact on biotechnology and the chemical sciences.
abstract: Nearing 30 years since its introduction, 3D printing technology is set to revolutionize research and teaching laboratories. This feature encompasses the history of 3D printing, reviews various printing methods, and presents current applications. The authors offer an appraisal of the future direction and impact this technology will have on laboratory settings as 3D printers become more accessible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University , 578 South Shaw Lane, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States.
authors.forename: Bethany C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Gross
authors.forename: Jayda L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Erkal
authors.forename: Sarah Y
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Lockwood
authors.forename: Chengpeng
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Dana M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Spence
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D002621:Chemistry; D066330:Printing, Three-Dimensional / Q000592:standards*