watcher63 0 Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) I've known about 3D printing for a while. It's just amazing! I really don't think this is how our reps are made. But, it seems it's not too far away to be available to the "common man". Or, maybe the Chinese can rep the 3D machines to make reps? haha Edited July 9, 2011 by watcher63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted July 9, 2011 yep amazing technology. I want to print out an bezel with 3D printer for my Orient watch. The price will be around 20-30€. I said I will wait when they inform me they will print something bigger that I will pay less. The model file is in STL format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chum_2000_uk 0 Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Erm yeah, apart from the fact you can't print steel LOL Edited July 9, 2011 by chum_2000_uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted July 9, 2011 Erm yeah, apart from the fact you can't print steel LOL you can, already there are printers that can print steel.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takken 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Well this is in my opinion just the birth of what's to expect from the future. I remember for about 10 years ago I really saw the future using nano-technology. There will be a time when we can copy anything (I really mean everything...) from the ground up on a atomic level. That will of course be the end of money/capitalism as we know it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tissotman 0 Posted July 9, 2011 that is incredible ! ive never seen nothing like that in my life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted July 9, 2011 dont rely on anything chum says Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Well this is in my opinion just the birth of what's to expect from the future. I remember for about 10 years ago I really saw the future using nano-technology.There will be a time when we can copy anything (I really mean everything...) from the ground up on a atomic level. That will of course be the end of money/capitalism as we know it... I think thats almost right, but we still need design. And we still need miners to source raw materials so not the end of capitalism, but it does change economics in a similar way to the way we see MP3 killing record companies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watcher63 0 Posted July 9, 2011 yep amazing technology. I want to print out an bezel with 3D printer for my Orient watch. The price will be around 20-30€. I said I will wait when they inform me they will print something bigger that I will pay less. The model file is in STL format. That's a coo bezel, you made that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takken 0 Posted July 9, 2011 I think thats almost right, but we still need design. And we still need miners to source raw materials so not the end of capitalism, but it does change economics in a similar way to the way we see MP3 killing record companies [/quote Yes you need someone to design everything "new", but anything else that's around could be copied. To the miners and raw materials topic: We do not need miners to dig out iron and other minerals when we find the answer to build with atoms. In a true science-fiction way: everything on the periodic-table flows around us, we just need to grab those and line them up. Every single thing around us is build up with atoms, it's just a puzzle - waiting to be solved. ...now how to build this device Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted July 9, 2011 if you want to build a big machine, where are you going to get the raw materials from? I think a miner. however, I think miners of the future will be somewhat different to those of today eg have a look at the Japanese discovery this week of a new source of rare earth minerals in the ocean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbie888 0 Posted July 9, 2011 3 copies of this please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted July 9, 2011 3 copies of this please! Three? Greedy bastard! Don't bite off more than you can chew...so to speak. O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foolish1 0 Posted July 9, 2011 WTF! That thing must cost a fortune! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted July 9, 2011 3 copies of this please! hmmmmm I would do things with that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
severusl 0 Posted July 9, 2011 that printer is amazing, I imagine one that prints 3D in steel is really really awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygt 0 Posted July 9, 2011 I wonder if they could print a copy of the print machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68 Bullit 0 Posted July 9, 2011 This technology is already being used to design and manufacture parts by Formula One teams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinkBachs 1 Posted July 9, 2011 Well this is in my opinion just the birth of what's to expect from the future. I remember for about 10 years ago I really saw the future using nano-technology.There will be a time when we can copy anything (I really mean everything...) from the ground up on a atomic level. That will of course be the end of money/capitalism as we know it... BEWARE!!! This is communist technology!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThinkBachs 1 Posted July 9, 2011 3 copies of this please! As ordered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted July 9, 2011 I wonder if they could print a copy of the print machine? Yes, except the electrical components wouldn't work. PS: I realize your comment was tongue in cheek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted July 9, 2011 Wat is this about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted July 9, 2011 that printer is amazing, I imagine one that prints 3D in steel is really really awesome Nanotechnology will eventually do that. For now, you must content yourself with milling machines that couple to a scanning device similar to what is depicted above. Unfortunately, you wouldn't like the cost of a rep done that way..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
