wonderful

Hello,
While searching You Tube on 3-D Printing, I was amazed on what could be done with this new technology. For example a whole bicycle was scanned and printed on a 3-D machine. After a few modifications, the reproduced bicycle (complete with ball bearings) was ridden. Amazing!
These 3-D printers are cheap enough for home use. Just think, how many Corvette parts we can reproduce with this process.
I'am buying shares in 3-D printing companies.
I would like your feed back.
All the best in 2013.
Richard

MiguelsC2

I saw a non commercial user 3-d printer over the holidays. Can't remember where. It's very much part of the future. Wonder which 3d company is the one to invest in?

62Jeff

I saw Leno has a 3D printer, which he can use to make parts he then takes to a foundry to have cast in metal.

Here's the bicycle build to which Wonderful was referring

Fawndeuce

We use this technology for prototypes in my field. We work up a CAD drawing of the part for the client, then produce a 3D SLA sample for them to install for dimensional measurements, passive testing, and fit through multiple positions relative to the installed environment.
Very cool technology, can save lots of development time and money, and if the client approves the product after having received the SLA, then it becomes very difficult for them to reject the production parts due to dimensional design issues.



Paul

62Jeff

Hmmmm, Paul if you come down for the car shows next year, perhaps you can manufacture a 125 lb. cup holder for my 65?

Fawndeuce

Lifelike in every respect Jeff, you'll have to forward your required dimensions.



Paul

MiguelsC2

It was in the latest issue of Popular science.

65air_coupe

One of the printing companies like Kinko said they'll have one in all their stores by end of next year.

mikey

there was a recent article on a gun made by 3d printing. it only lasted 5 shots, but still, an interesting application of technology. i'd like to see an engine printed and run, if only for a few seconds. the star trek replicator is nearly reality!!!

Jackfit

Hi Jeff,

My son will be getting his MS in Robotics this spring. He wanted to go to NYC to see the Makerbot Store opening in SoHo.

Here is a picture of my son Adam talking with Mr. Brie , President, at the opening. It is a great machine and will allow prototypes to be made .

Jack

Son is the tall one on right.

Frankie the Fink

Glad you identified your son cuz I'm pretty sure the other guy is Roy Orbison.

tuxnharley

If you have seen the new James Bond movie "Skyfall", I understand that 3D printing is how they made a 1:3 replica of the Aston Martin DB5 that was then used in the scene where it was shot up and blown up. Much better than destroying an original!

62Jeff

Yep, somewhere I can dig up a link on that.