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Geek Tool: Slashdot Video of Award Winning 3D Printer From CES

Posted by Roblimo on from the 3D-isn't-as-good-as-4D dept.

The Makerbot Replicator is a personal 3D printer, which can create three-dimensional objects through connecting and layering successive cross sections of material. The new version is bigger, better, and easier to set up than earlier MakerBots. In this video Tim made at CES, MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis shows us how wonderful a device it is, and tells us why every child (and most adults) should have a MakerBot.

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  1. Re:Non biodegradable? by Niko. · · Score: 5, Interesting

    i know a couple of people who use 3d printers. when they want to make parts that need to be stronger than the PLA/ABS raw material, they "simply" print the model, use it to make a mold and cast the mold with bronze or copper or what have you.
    it stops being an all-in-one solution but still allows detailed custom shapes with good strength and appearance.