Consumer-level 3D printers are on the way

[Valkysas]

http://www.desktopfactory.com/

Yeah, it's about five thousand dollars, but its soooo damn cool. model something in 3D, and that thing will make it real. well worth the money.

[Chrono]

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I remember there being one in my drafting classes at college. It was pretty big though.

Not all that useful unless you're very proficient in CADD.

[simple man]

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so if i buy one when im like 30 i can make toys AWESOME

[Kirin]

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I remember reading about something like this in Popular Science's last month's issue: http://www.popsci.com/popsci/technol...cbccdrcrd.html

Is that printer similar to this guy's home-made version?

[DK]

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Yeah, I use things like these in school all the time. Takes forever.

[John Mora]

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so if i buy one when im like 30 i can make toys AWESOME

[The Toecutter]

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I'd rather have a CNC machine.

[goldgecko4]

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Crazy. I remember going to work with my mom one day and asking if her copier could make me a new toy (yeah, I was, like, 8). Turns out that when my kids come to work with me, mine can!

[Misty]

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Incredible stuff. It would certainly make my life easier.

[Denmo]

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Now everyone's a sculptor.

[Smurf Taco]

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NO

[TheHonorableRyu]

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I actually took a 3D Visualization and Rapid Prototyping course last spring. Lots of fun field trips!

Some people are saying that desktop 3D printers will pave the way for the next industrial revolution!

[Vandal KING]

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NO

L-A-W-L

[Red Dragon]

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I can't find a link on exactly how it works. It sounds cool though.

[TheHonorableRyu]

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I can't find a link on exactly how it works. It sounds cool though.

I will answer this call with a cheesy informational video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3gHHeD6cv8&NR=1

A home-based desktop printer works by the same overall principles.

Here's a video of a small printer attempting a print-out.