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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."

2 of 239 comments (clear)

  1. cool by gabeman-o · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Where can I get one?

  2. Star Trek by manon · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Next on Startrek: "Printer, one hot cup of C8H10N4O2 please, no suggar"

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