3D Printer

[Region3]

I know I'm sad and geeky, but this is the coolest thing I've seen this year. Insane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZboxMsSz5Aw

 

[rosecott]

First point = +1, Second point = -1, 3rd point = +1.

 

[sawtooth]

We had something to similar to this at our place before we moved R&D abroad. It made objects in one colour out of a wax resin type material. It was used to make mock ups of next generation mobile computers, but i know some people used it to make toy cars, boats, etc

This machine is something else and has taken the 3d printer concept to another level. I think its main use is still to create prototype products so that engineers can easily share ideas without having to ship real models around the world.

 

[ScienceBoy]

like all tech males will find a way to misuse it

 

[Ken_A]

Just watched a program about 3D printers - pretty interesting esp the bit about misuse and 'transport' looks like there is goinna be alot of folk unemployed :-(

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/default.stm