Wednesday, May 9, 2007

3D Printers - "Honey, print me a fork please."



DailyTech - 3D Printers to Dip Below $5,000 USD This Year







Can you believe that you could soon purchase a 3D printer for under $5,000. According to the above article, you might one day be able to print yourself a toothbrush, a fork, a spoon. Imagine what else you could do. The manufacturer, Desktop Factory, really is hitting on the prototyping marketplace both commercial and educational.



The cost of the build material is expected to be about $0.50 per cubic inch. The building material is nylon combined with aluminum and glass. It can be sanded and even painted.









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