3-D printing pens have been increasing in popularity over the past few years and are easily accessible with a simple online order. Only being out for about 8 years, there is limited research on the risks relating to the pens and the filaments they use. In this project, we analyzed published data on filaments used in 3-D printing pens and potential risks they may pose, such as from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Ultrafine Particles (UFPs). Using this collected data, we came up with recommendations for people to use 3-D printing pens with reduced exposure. Additionally, a testing plan was created to explore the exposure of a 3-D printing pen user under both typical-use and high-end scenarios.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Haboub, Khalil
• Bach, Carter
• Pelletier, Cameron
• Magnotta, Grace

Subject

• Learning
• Project-Based Learning
• Innovation
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121021-172954
• 42726

关键词

• 3-D Pen
• Child Safety
• 3-D Printing

Advisor

• Hanlan, James P.
• Hall-Phillips, Adrienne

Year

• 2021

Center

• Washington, DC Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Consumer Product Safety Commission

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not Specified

Date created

• 2021-12-10

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright