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Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:52 am**

Anyone remember when I started a chain on this many, many, many moons ago? It might predate this version of this board.

The concept was thought up as a way to get tools to astronauts without sending up shuttles. Basically, they wanted a printer that could print objects with the use of a schematic.

Initially, only IBM and NASA could afford to buy their own units.

Now it appears as though they're available to all.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:17 pm**

"All" who have 20 grand.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:53 pm**

"All" who have 20 grand.

I just figured that people who need 3D printers probably have 20 grand.

I think we'll see these in homes in the not too distant future.

The technology will get cheaper, it's just a matter of figuring out why people need them. (Besides to make cybering more interesting of course.)

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:04 pm**

Well, my understanding is that those are more prototyping than anything, cuz they can't print with all possible materials.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:21 pm**

So we're a bit of a ways away from the Diamond Age.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:23 pm**

or Star Trek.

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