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Is 3D Printing on a consumer level still ages away?

by Eric LeClair Oct 30, 2015 11:03AM PDT

So I've been hearing about all this 3D printing hoopla for quite sometime now . . .

Apparently you can print your own toys, kidneys, food or whatever.

In fact here are some examples:

1. https://pinshape.com/items/6944-3d-printed-m1-abrams-tank-model-kit (If you are into toys like me - ha!)

2. http://gizmodo.com/5959717/skyfall-filmmakers-3d-printed-this-rare-aston-martin-so-they-wouldnt-damage-the-original

(Yes this whole car was made on a 3D Printer!!).

Now what I want to know is how long will it take before we all have our very own 3D printers? I mean most of these are still around a thousand or so . . .

Plus will it ever become mainstream or is just another 'hobby' for the financially loaded?

I just hate it when you dream of technology that doesn't come through.

(Still awaiting my hover board and flying car btw. Rrrrrr).

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There is a 3D pen that comes in at the price of a toaster.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 20, 2015 9:41AM PST

https://www.google.com/#q=3d+pen finds them so consumer level is already here. Yes, it's not a 3D printer.

At work there are so many 3D printers I can't count them all. They churn out prototypes and finals for clients all the time. These are running about 5KUSD on average due to they must turn out pretty good stuff.

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