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I think the main issue is that there is no killer app. Anything that would make me want to buy one. Once that is figured out, everything else will fall into pla
by desireco42 10y ago
I think the main issue is that there is no killer app. Anything that would make me want to buy one. Once that is figured out, everything else will fall into place.
- jacobolus 10y agoHow about Henry Segerman’s math sculptures? https://amzn.com/142142035X https://amzn.com/142142035X (Or you could just have Shapeways do the printing.)
- sdenton4 10y agoHaha, as a mathematician, the notion that math sculptures are the killer app to bring 3d printing to the masses is pretty suspect. Ultimately, these printers are one tool in an arsenal of tools for making things; they don't stand alone. There article gets it right that these are more likely to be tools for hobbyists and professionals who need lots of physical prototypes and (maybe) schools. These aren't trivial markets at all, but also aren't all of the people in the world, either.
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- desireco42 10y agoIt's a good one (not sure why you deleted your comment). Thank you for this pointer.
- diyseguy 10y agoI envision Crayola being the first to put out a consumer grade 3d printer aimed at kids. Their creativity product line is pushing the envelope in refreshing new ways every time I pass that aisle in the stores.