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3D Printer For Your Kids

Posted by samzenpus on from the make-your-own-toys dept.

kkleiner writes "Two developers from Shapeways and i.materialise have designed a 3D printer for your ten-year-old. The prototype, named Origo, would allow children to easily design objects in 3Dtin and then print them safely in their home with minimal adult supervision. Could it be the last toy you ever have to buy for your kids?"

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  1. Moving Parts, no problem [Re:Limits] by BlueF · · Score: 3, Informative

    http://www.techi.com/2011/07/3d-printer-makes-working-tools-with-moving-parts/