September One day, Xiao Ming suddenly saw his favorite sneakers on TV and put the order again. He quickly pushed away his girlfriend, skillfully turned on Taobao on his mobile phone, and placed an order with excitement and trembling. "Fortunately, there were still some materials left last time, and this time I finally caught up with the hot ones." Xiao Ming looked at the material box filled next to the 3D-printed machine and couldn't help but feel much more at ease. Five seconds after placing an order, Xiao Ming received the drawings and permission to use the sneakers; half an hour later, the printer at home slowly printed out the sneakers with the remaining warmth. Xiao Ming became the first lucky guys in the world to own this limited edition sneaker. Is the scene above
very similar to the scene in a science fiction movie? Without leaving home, Xiao Ming got the limited edition sneakers he had always dreamed of when he lay at home.
In fact, this is not a science fiction blockbuster, but a scene we are about to realize soon -
does not need to buy offline or wait for express delivery. As long as you place an order drawing and have prepared raw materials, you can take a photo and get it immediately.
This idea for future shopping comes from Taobao , and has a very domineering name "Taobao Thug".
is a bit simpler. "Taobao Thug" is like Doraemon's magical prop. When we sit at home and watch TV, we can get the products we want on the TV.
To finally complete this operation, we must start with the technology used behind it - 3D printing.
"Making Man"
3D printing Everyone should have heard of it. It is a technology based on digital model files, using adhesive materials such as powder metal or plastic, and printing them layer by layer.
In the past, we often saw it in some movies.
For example, in " Zodiac " filmed in 2012, Jackie Chan's magical operation of scanning and copying the beast's head with one hand is completed using 3D printing technology.
But this technology is mysterious. Apart from the movie, we really don’t think of where to use it for a while.
But there is actually a saying that goes: 3D printing is the concept of the 19th century, the basic technology of the 20th century, and the market of the 21st century.
When we thought it existed in the future, it was already a relatively mature technology.
This technology has been developing silently since the first commercial 3D printing press was launched in 1986.
3D printing father - Chuck Hull
Its principle is actually basically the same as traditional 2D printing, except that a vertical coordinate is added and different raw materials are replaced.
2D printing materials are ink and paper, while 3D materials are powder-like adhesive substances such as plastics, metals, ceramics, wood chips, sand powder, etc.
These materials are enough to make up most of the items we see now, which allows 3D printing to use its capabilities to a great extent.
has wide application in some industries such as jewelry, architectural design, machinery manufacturing, mold processing, culture and art.
and are constantly trying to build more complex mechanical units, such as cars.
In 2010, Urbee, the world's first car built using 3D printing technology, was born.
Its improved version of Urbee 2 can even drive on the road, driving it across the United States requires only 10 gallons of gas (about 38 liters).
At the same time, with the further opening of material restrictions, 3D printing has completed achievements that we never dared to imagine in the past.
2012 Scottish scientists took the lead in developing a technology that uses human cells to 3D printing of artificial liver tissue.
This also means that artificial organs are no longer dreams
It can be said that 3D technology has become increasingly mature, enough to meet most of our needs.
from another perspective also provides basic technical support for our "shot-and-shoot" concept.
The upcoming "Taobao Thug" shopping imagination in the future is to bring this technology closer to our lives.
In the future, Taobao will be connected to everyone's home 3D printers, and all the products you see can be printed immediately and get it immediately.
Taobao Creation Festival press conference, Taobao thug technical support Fang Qingfeng Times on-site display of 3D printing technology
Given a very daily example, children at home accidentally broke the vase, and many adults' first reaction is to beat the child angry.
Why? Because it is too difficult to buy a new vase in a short time.
has to wait for buying online, but it is too far for buying offline. is very troublesome after thinking about it, so it is better to beat the "culprit" first and then talk about it.
With "Taobao Thug", you can print out a new vase by placing an order immediately, which is faster than going to the convenience store downstairs. It can be said that it fundamentally solves our anxiety about online shopping.
3D printed objects have entered our lives to a large extent
This is also the biggest benefit brought to us by "Taobao Thug": is faster than fast!
Something broke. You don’t have to wait for the re-issue to be sent back and repaired. You can print damaged parts at home and replace them, and it will be the same as the new one immediately.
I met something I like, and I just saw the order here and I had already arranged to print it there. I could ask for it when I was lying at home, but I would be happy.
And the second advantage of "Taobao Thug" is that is cheap , which is the kind of "cheap" that only pays for the product itself after abandoning transportation, warehousing and processing costs.
with it, it will no longer exist. If you want to buy a storage box or ear-clearing spoon, you no longer have to ask relatives and friends to "pick orders with love", and you don't have to consider the extra cost, you just need to pay for what you need.
factory also has no pressure to stock up and logistics. Selling drawings can make money, and the cost of obtaining goods in the entire society has been reduced.
and even the cost of hardware printers will be provided or rented for free in the future, minimizing the cost.
"Poverty" may no longer be a constraint that restricts our pursuit of a happy life.
The 3D printing device
exposed at the press conference of Taobao Creation Festival At the same time, since you are the producer of the product, then DIY will become simpler and it will be easier to find the product that suits you.
Traditional and complex handicrafts and creative inventions can all be put into action; even the public drawings you bought can be added with your own small traces and immediately become unique.
. Sneakers and other items may no longer be divided into sizes. Each pair of shoes is 100% tailored to your feet.
, let alone half a code, even 42 and 45 of the code can be arranged properly.
If you gain weight, can’t you wear your favorite clothes? It's okay, the materials can be recycled and can be made into a new piece of clothing according to the new size. It is environmentally friendly and practical, and it's really not to be afraid.
Of course, the longer-term benefit of this project is that will infinitely amplify our imagination.
The furniture and shoes at home are printed with plastic; metal is used as raw material, so the controller can be used to remotely control everything; artificial meat is used as raw material, and the printed with West Lake vinegar fish, Beijing roast duck, Tianjin bun, Shandong pancake, Northeast small pheasant stewed mushrooms. .
Artificial meat is really here. I have tried it for you.
(If you want to taste the taste, go to the Taobao Creation Festival site! )
small to tables, chairs, benches, beds, and large to refrigerators, color TVs and washing machines. Everything can be created and everything can be printed.
Wearable devices are no longer difficult. If there are drawings and raw materials, who says we can’t have a set of our own battle suit like the little spider?
If you think the printing space station is too far from your life, then imagine that in the future, there may be no need to cook or takeout. As long as the ingredients are prepared, 3D printing will directly create food for us.
1987 "Star Trek" has the imagination to directly copy food
Be bolder, with AI chips and various bionic materials, maybe. .Can we even 3D print our own ban home? !
unlimited possibilities will become possible in the future.
And in all these magnificent ideas, Taobao is becoming the one who provides us with hardware, technology, drawings and raw materials.
When we are still feeling imaginative, Taobao has begun to implement this idea and some technologies are ready.
It is worth mentioning that the first launch of "Taobao Thug" was selected at the Taobao Creation Festival, which was released in black technology.
At that time, the Taobao Creation Festival will be launched on the "Taobao Thug" section. All the products you see on the scene can be bought and played immediately, and we will truly experience the charm of this project.
Currently, there are four major categories of home furnishings, daily necessities, toys and shoes on Taobao that support 3D printing technology.
Just a few simple steps, you can take home what you like immediately.
Next, Taobao will continue to launch the Creator Plan 2.0, allowing massive products on Taobao to achieve three-dimensionalization, adapt to 3D printing technology, and directly connect to the "Taobao Thug" function.
By that time, we will truly realize a portable life of shooting and shooting.
35 The famous " Asimov prophecy for 2019" has been fully realized in Taobao Creation Festival. This year, Taobao Creation Festival will also have prophecies for the next 20 years. Are these prophecies aspirations or fantasies waiting for you to appreciate.
In addition, it is said that the Taobao Creation Festival also has exciting links such as "Omnipork artificial meat" tasting, artificial mechanical bone experience, broken bridge fashion show, etc., and the scale has reached an unprecedented 1,000+, which is very worth a visit!
Now open Taobao on your mobile phone and search for "Taobao Creation Festival" and immediately enter the mysterious entrance.
By the way, the negative reviews will also have a lazy technology theme experience area in the technology area of the Creation Festival, and we are waiting for you there.
See you all!
" I'm going to face you, I'm so excited~ "
