Nitro Neil Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 This could be cool... http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/30/tech/innovation/staples-3-d-printing/index.html?hpt=hp_c3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I would be excited but they screwed up enough newsletters on me, I would hate to see what they could do to 3D parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 A 3D printer is going to be on most modeler's workbenches soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 my wife and I own a custom print and apparel buisness and we looked at doing this as a service and for a small place like ours the prices for the most basic setup alone is killer. the good news about this is in the long run if this takes off it will drive the prices for it down to a more manageable cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 It prints out on paper. That seems like a quickly outdated printer form and limits what could be done, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 It's also only to be in Europe for now. Whether it makes it here or not remains to be seen. I suspect it will. As to cost...I'm guessing between moderate and high. Those printers, no matter how they work, are still expensive and the costs need to be recovered. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 A 3D printer is going to be on most modeler's workbenches soon. A few, maybe. Most?? Never. The cost alone is a major factor for everyone. Not to mention you need to be highly skilled at making the drawings/files to print the parts. Then, the parts need a ton of sanding to get them smooth enough to primer and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 A few, maybe. Most?? Never. The cost alone is a major factor for everyone. Not to mention you need to be highly skilled at making the drawings/files to print the parts. Then, the parts need a ton of sanding to get them smooth enough to primer and paint. Its not bad im getting masters made for around 15 bucks, all you need is a class in inventor or solidworks it gets you far enough to make most parts just about every community college offers a entry level cad program Inventor can be had for free as a student edition. cleanup depends on part resolution and printer resolution low res parts require tons of cleanup while high res parts can be made drawing quality if the printer is a high res printer like SLS then all you need is light sanding and primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagoneer Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I'm in England which is apparently part of Europe, although we don't consider it so......but I'll look out for that at my nearest store and see what they really have. Fortunately I also have access to cad modelling at work with a friendly colleague who likes model making, best I do him some favours so he can return them soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 3D printing programs, should be relatively close to cnc programs, They are not that hard to figure out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 A few, maybe. Most?? Never. The cost alone is a major factor for everyone. Cost is a factor today. In a few years costs will drop dramatically and "do-it-yourself 3D printing kits" will be sold at the local computer store, or even Walmart. You'll see. New technology always starts out priced high, then comes down as the technology improves. Remember how expensive camcorders or VCRs or flat-screen TVs were when they first came out? Towards the end of their "reign" as the dominant way to record TV, you could buy a basic VCR for way less than a hundred bucks. They barely cost more than a nice toaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Imagine Dr Cranky Bobble-Head to be had for $15 How about a Harry P. Bobble-Head? Sign me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 How about a Harry P. Bobble-Head? There are a few members here that would rather see a Harry P. punching bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 There are a few members here that would rather see a Harry P. punching bag! Or Harry P's head separate from the body! JK Harry, most of us love you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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