Project DescriptionThe 3D printer is quickly starting to revolutionize the way people can become their own engineers. 3D printing is a quick and affordable way to create prototypes and models, as well as build replacement parts and new creations from ABS plastic. The UP Plus 2, made by 3D Printing Systems, is the new and improved version of the previous model, the UP Plus. Made in 2013, it was supposed to be completely redesigned and made faster, more accurate and easier for the consumer to use compared to the original. The 3D printer is an example of combining mechanical and electrical engineering, which are my disciplines of interest. I've used a 3D printer quite a bit and find it so useful for making little things that you can't make. go out and buy. I worked on model making projects for school and designed bespoke items for the home. This could be the future: creating things and having parts available to you at home or in the office. Models can be drawn with most 3D modeling software, and some programs, such as Google SketchUp, are free and easy to use. This makes Up Plus 2 easy to use for the consumer and makes modeling and designing more convenient with accurate results. Role of a Typical Engineer An engineer is someone who creates and designs things to create a more sustainable and practical alternative for something that already exists, or to create something completely new to fill a need. An engineer faces a problem and dreams, designs and builds a solution. Engineers have shaped our modern lifestyles and are, in essence, changing the world.Essential Engineering DisciplinesMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering is the discipline that personally interests me the most... halfway down the paper... we already have . There are no limits when it comes to what can be created. Even large-scale models can be broken down into smaller pieces and glued together. One example is a meter-tall model of the Eiffel Tower made exclusively from parts printed with UP Plus 2. Potentially, this could be the start of changing the world when it comes to that little light bulb that comes to mind. All over the world there are children without clean water. What if someone had a revolutionary idea and an alternative way to filter water? With a 3D printer they could create a design and if it was small enough to only hold a few pieces per item, the printer could be used to print numerous pieces all at once and use the new creation to give these children clean water. Imagine the possibilities of the printer and how it could change the way people live.