next gen color printer

[Justan]

I'm impressed 

http://www.wimp.com/functionaltools/


http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/extras/articles/jay-lenos-3d-printer-replaces-rusty-old-parts-1/index.php?page=1

[Josh-H]

+1 - Also impressed!

[aduke]

We seem to be very close to being able to build a self-replicating machine, one that can diagnose itself and build any part necessary for repair.

Amazing!

Alan

[tom b]

3D printers have been around for a while now. Smaller/cheaper versions are available in schools in Sydney as we speak. I've had my hands on objects made by them. Instead of a scanner students use CAD software to make objects. Cars used in the F1 in Schools Australia National Finals 2009-2010 Highlights were made using 3D printers. Check out the video those cars are fast.

On the other hand that scanner is something else. A hand-held scanner with that accuracy and the ability to scan hidden details is very impressive.

Cheers,

[tom b]

Next gen monochrome printer, yum!

Cheers,

[Justan]

We seem to be very close to being able to build a self-replicating machine, one that can diagnose itself and build any part necessary for repair.

Amazing!

Alan

It'll be interesting to see how this genre of technology progresses over the next 5 to 20 years.

[wolfnowl]

I must admit that wrench was impressive!  Want to see something really impressive?

Mike.

[Justan]

^AWESOME^