Acting like a computer printer, it is filled with plastic instead of ink. Put a picture on the computer, send it to this device and the "Thing o matic" builds it in 3 D!
Do you know what this means? You could create any chair, any design, in any color you want!
Now can I get my silver wire chairs?
The inventor calls it the democratiziation of manufacturing.
You know all the times we wish we had a miniaturizing machine. It's here!
(It is too expensive now, but just imagine in a year or two? Soon... we can all have one!)
Go here to see more: http://wiki.makerbot.com/ CM
Even thought I didn't realized after a quick view over this site, if it's a joke or real: I want one too!
ReplyDeleteI would like to make seats from chocolate marshmallows.....
big sigh
That sounds good to me! C
ReplyDeletethis is so cool!!
ReplyDeleteMakerbot is awesome, you will love it! I got to see their Cupcake model at work and have been wanting something from them since then. I'm actually saving up for it and will probably get one in a year or so.. unless they lower their price significantly (or if I win the lotto). ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree.. once 3d printers gets to the proper price point, its going to be a game changer for miniaturists!
Hi Mini Kitchen, I wonder what it means to mini food makers? C
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, Yes Win the lotto! I want to see a miniaturist use it. C
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