[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16463]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       NATIONAL 3-D PRINTING DAY

  (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to 
support my resolution to establish December 3 as National 3-D Printing 
Day. As an entrepreneur, myself, who built a manufacturing company from 
the ground up, I know firsthand how invaluable this technology is. 
Advances in 3-D printing are creating unprecedented opportunities for 
entrepreneurs and manufacturers to develop new products and bring their 
ideas to life.
  When I think of the long hours that my brother and I spent in the 
machine shop building parts for our first prototype, parts that could 
now be built quickly and easily with 3-D printing, it makes me envious 
of today's startups.
  From biotechnology to food production to advanced manufacturing, 3-D 
printing is creating endless opportunities for innovation. 
Additionally, 3-D printing technology is a great teaching tool for 
students. There is nothing like the look of awe on students' faces as 
they watch a 3-D printer build something that they designed, something 
that started out as their idea that they can now hold in their hand. It 
is also a great way of teaching them the value of coordinate geometry.
  So it is critical that we continue to develop this technology and 
recognize the importance in the modern economy and in inspiring the 
next generation to pursue careers in STEM and advanced manufacturing.
  Again, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing December 3 as 
National 3-D Printing Day.

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