3-D printing video

[sjordan2]

I don't think there's much new here that we haven't heard of before, but it's a recent video news report on the state of 3-D printing (rapid prototyping) with some interesting applications I haven't seen before.

http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2010/06/28/t_tt_3d_printing.cnnmoney/?source=cnn_bin&hpt=Sbin

Edited June 29, 2010 by sjordan2

[Dragline]

The opportunities here are just mind blowing. Once that type of machinery comes down, I expect scale modeling to change forever!

Bob

[jeffb]

seen a few scale parts done with this technology. the ones i saw were really nice, but had a slightly pebbly surface to them. but im sure the way these kinds of things evolve, it will get better and cheaper

[crazyjim]

I believe it's Rick (Scale Dreams) that is already doing this stuff through TDR. Somebody (gramps?) has built a scale SBC on this forum.

[Jon Cole]

I believe it's Rick (Scale Dreams) that is already doing this stuff through TDR. Somebody (gramps?) has built a scale SBC on this forum.

I believe you are correct Jim. It seems to be better in large scale. I have some 1/25 scale alloy wheels for an 80's vintage Jeep GW that were "printed". Sadly, it does have a grainy texture. I need to order the Jeep from RMR so I can try out those wheels. I do not know who printed them, got them from a source here on the board.

Edited June 29, 2010 by Jon Cole

[old-hermit]

seen a few scale parts done with this technology. the ones i saw were really nice, but had a slightly pebbly surface to them. but im sure the way these kinds of things evolve, it will get better and cheaper

Ya get what ya pay for Jeff.

A top notch printer will produce smooth parts (costs more).

With a cheaper printer you can see the printed layers (rough surface texture).