Hi fellow Rotarians,
Today we welcomed back Leah and her daughter (Sophia) – she is gorgeous Leah.
We also welcomed 3 guests – Steve Monigatti, Leigh Watkins and Bridgette Scilini. Steve also spoke briefly about some fundraising activities to support his cousin who sustained a serious injury in footy - Bruce has more details later.
Lindsay reported back on the completion of the kitchen project and passed on the thanks from the sisters at the convent. Well done everyone.
Gerard gave a report on the progress of the BBEA.
Our guest speaker today was Dr Herbert Hermes – CEO of Keech Australia.
Keech Australia is the 7th most innovative company in Australia and is one of the leaders in this technology in Australia.
He spoke to the question “Is 3 – D Printing the next Industrial Revolution?”
and presented a fascinating (even mind boggling) argument to support this.
All possibility exists – we just need to be able to imagine it.
Imagine printing a car, new cartilage for your back, a house, functioning electronic circuits. These are all being done to some degree at the present time because some-one has imagined it.
The technology commenced in 1984 when it moved from printing with ink to printing with materials (laser printing).
Digital printing will have massive environmental impacts:
- Fewer waste products
- Possibly longer life spans
- Less transport
- Fewer unsold products
- Recycled material
It will also create new art forms because it liberates the imagination, can be used in zero gravity, has a role in healthcare and will connect the whole world by reaching the disconnected parts that the industrial revolution left behind.
A fascinating talk that was evidenced by the number of questions and people speaking to Herbert after the meeting.
Get well wishes go to our members who have recently had surgery, including you Rob and our thoughts are with you Barb and Dowell.
Have a good week everyone.
Cathie
