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The Art of Photography => The Coffee Corner => Topic started by: Justan on July 07, 2011, 10:34:38 am

Title: next gen color printer
Post by: Justan on July 07, 2011, 10:34:38 am
I'm impressed  :o 8)

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


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

Title: Re: next gen color printer
Post by: Josh-H on July 07, 2011, 07:33:54 pm
+1 - Also impressed!
Title: Re: next gen color printer
Post by: aduke on July 07, 2011, 07:56:53 pm
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

Title: Re: next gen color printer
Post by: tom b on July 08, 2011, 12:39:29 am
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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_qL5yA57s) 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,
Title: Re: next gen color printer
Post by: tom b on July 08, 2011, 04:18:06 pm
Next gen monochrome printer (http://mashable.com/2011/07/07/3d-printing-chocolate/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29&utm_content=Google+Reader), yum!

Cheers,
Title: Re: next gen color printer
Post by: Justan on July 09, 2011, 09:43:00 am
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.
Title: Re: next gen color printer
Post by: wolfnowl on July 09, 2011, 02:07:59 pm
I must admit that wrench was impressive!  Want to see something really impressive (http://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_atala_printing_a_human_kidney.html)?

Mike.
Title: Re: next gen color printer
Post by: Justan on July 10, 2011, 11:22:16 am
^AWESOME^