Something I'd never thought of - turns out that 3-D printers pose a bit of a health risk, according to a study conducted by Georgia Tech and Greenguard Environmental, a unit of Underwriters Labs.
We've worked with Greenguard for years; we're certified in their ongoing building maintenance program, and I have a good deal of respect for their findings.
However, the health risk is easily mitigated: like much equipment and chemical usage in the historic building restoration process I enjoy, it's mostly a matter of ventilation, keeping a bit away from the equipment while running, use the lowest heat setting possible, and so on. Or use a RIZE One 3D printer, certified by Greenguard. (In passing, we monitor client Indoor Air Quality using the particle counter in the photo.)
And probably don't use the printer to manufacture handguns, if you plan to use them, unless you really know what you're doing.
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