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Many industries<\/a> have begun utilizing 3D printing to make work easier and more efficient. This technology is even making its way into the arts. Broadway theatres<\/a>, university theatre departments<\/a>, and theatres everywhere are implementing 3D printing technologies to construct props, and even to build entire sets. 3D printing brings new elements of realism and creativity into theatre. It is the future of stage and set design, by enabling mass customization of specific designs, independent of outside factors, such as time constraints and availability. The market for 3D printers in theatre has really changed from DIY projects to machines for professionals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does 3D Printing Work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3D printing<\/a> (also called additive manufacturing) is the process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed item involves additive processes, where an object is created by laying down successive layers of a material until the object is fully created. Each of the layers is a thinly sliced cross-section of the object. 3D printing enables the user to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To create a 3D printed object, it starts with a 3D model. This can either be created from the ground up, or downloaded from a 3D library. After you have a printable file, the next step is to prepare the file for the 3D printer (slicing). Slicing is the process of cutting up a 3D model into hundreds or thousands of layers, and is done with a slicing software. After the file is sliced, it is ready to be inserted into the 3D printer, which can be done via USB, SD, or wi-fi. The file will then be 3D printed layer by layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3D printing technology used to only be used for prototyping and one-off manufacturing in early stages, but now is transforming into a widely-used production technology. 3D printing has become destined to infiltrate many industries, even the arts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The First 3D Printed Set<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first entirely 3D printed set<\/a> was for a show called \u201cFra Diavolo,\u201d at the Opera Theater in Rome, Italy. The set was created by a 3D printing company in Rome, WASP, and took around 3 months to complete. It was made using cheaper material than what is usually used in 3D printing, and a total of five printers. To begin the process, the scenographer gave WASP a 3D printed model of deformed historic buildings, that was divided into 223 pieces. This model was then used to create a lifesize model that could be used for the show\u2019s set.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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