Summary
The government is helping many new companies and schools use this printer.
Soon, houses and toys can be made faster and with less waste.
Key Points
4 points1
More than 154,000 people have been trained to use three‑dimensional printing.
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Fifty‑six new companies have received help to grow their ideas.
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A special rocket engine was printed as one solid piece.
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A two‑storey house was printed for the army in just twelve weeks.
New Words to Learn
9 wordsthree‑dimensional printing
A way to make objects by adding material layer after layer, like building with Lego bricks.
layer‑by‑layer deposition
Putting down thin sheets of material one after another to create a shape.
materials science
The study of how different substances work and how to use them.
aerospace
Things that fly in the sky or go to space, like rockets and airplanes.
defence
Things that help keep a country safe, such as the army.
bioceramic
A special kind of material that works well inside the human body.
geopolymer
A type of material that can be used to build things and is better for the environment.
intellectual property rights
Rules that protect new ideas and inventions so creators can benefit from them.
sustainable development goals
World ideas about making life better for everyone while protecting the planet.
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