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First Factory Use Of 'Replicator' For Spare Parts

Posted by timothy on from the building-the-feed dept.

maddogsparky writes: "Over at Spacedaily, there is an article about how a 3D printer was used to fabricate a replacement part in a production environment--the first known case. They've also done some tests in NASA's vomit comet and are planning on a shuttle test for applications on the ISS or Mars trip."

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  1. fist by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    safds

  2. Hello suckers by ubertroll · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  3. Re:cool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Take a look here.

    (Again, adding some useless text to please the lameness filter)

  4. Food replicator? by Bahamuto · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I want some Snapple Lemon Iced Tea, Cold.

    Can it do that? There is never one around when I need it.

    Time is only wasted when.... umm I forgot...

  5. Re:Interesting by Scoria · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Maybe it automatically "replicates" a Unix version whenever Windows crashes. :p

    --
    Do you like German cars?
  6. OT: DOJ throws out rest of charges against M$ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Just saw this on Microsoft Watch - the DOJ has reversed Judge Jackson's findings of fact against Microsoft and will not pursue any further action.


    Write your congressmen, folks, because this sort of thing will just keep happening if we don't act to stop it.

  7. for more information on "Windows" by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    First gatse.ms post!

    Now, as an added bonus, I present the giver.jpg!!

    (warning: these links are not for the easily disturbed or offended!!)

  8. The best thing by Shoeboy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Is that lithography can be used to "machine" parts to greater tolerances than conventional processes. This means that bearings and joints can be more reliable and require less lubrication.

    I'm sure you all realize what this could be used for...

    Best Real Doll ever!

    --Shoeboy

  9. NP! in distress! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    "Help me Obi-wan, the clones have made me wear a burlap bag on my head!"

  10. Too big by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Though I may be gay, this is gaydot afterall, my mouth and anus are too small for your giant dick. So sorry, I cannot be of assistance in sucking you off. Maybe there are some other size queens out there that can help you instead. Sorry.

    1. Re:Too big by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      But, they have suprisingly large oral and anal capacity. Cowboy Neal can deep throat a standard size Italian salami and Taco used to smuggle illegal aliens from Mexico in his anus.