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by replicatorblog 18y ago
I wasn't aware of the braces, thanks for the tip, will add that link as well. I agree with you about the need for finishing of the parts, though with effort you can achieve stunning results.
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
Kirubakaran, Here is a video of Neil speaking at the Ted conference a couple years ago, he gets into some of the programmable molecule stuff. He is a true genius. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/neil_gershenfeld_on_fab_l...
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
Excellent referral. I'm a big fan of Bruce's work, this is a perfect style/content match.
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
that's becoming a reality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM41ID9jLUE
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
CNC Milling would be the better choice for copying keys, those machines are actually starting to become MUCH more affordable. The Craftsman Compucarve only lets you mill wood at this point, but it is in the low single digit thousands price
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
Haha, not sure if you are familiar with the RepRap project, but they are doing exactly that. http://blog.reprap.org/ http://builders.reprap.org/
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
jrbedard, You are absolutely correct about the state of the art. I use a fairly nice Invision 3D printer and its quality is nice, but pieces straight out of the chamber have a distinct "wood grain" look. The machines are also somewhat unrel
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
For sure, 3D printing is a neat technology, but people like Neil Gershenfeld at MIT's media lab are doing even more advanced things literally programming atoms to assemble in certain patterns which could then be used to make larger structur
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
Haha, I'm with you, but I think webapps are actually going to be a critical part of this development, simple, lightweight tools that will allow you to create thing to your taste with little design or manufacturing expertise.
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
Albert, are you a 3D modeler? If so, would love to talk.
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
ph0rque, My company isn't using 3D printing at launch, rather focusing on some other rapid manufacturing technologies. I'm just a 3D printing enthusiast. Feel free to email me if you want to talk more.
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
tocomment, there are a few different technologies that are grouped under the "3D Printing" banner: "Selective Laser Sintering" is the technology used in the "Art" example. With this a process a thin layer of powdered plastic, metal, or cerm
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
Absolutely, there is a great article on the Ponoko blog (www.blog.ponoko.com) about a new printer by Desktop Factory being about the same price as the first Apple laser printer in 1985 (~$5K). Forget "Web 3.0" "Web 3.D" is way more exciting
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10 Things 3D printers can produce right now(replicatorinc.com)
50 points by replicatorblog 18y ago|37 comments
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by replicatorblog 18y ago
Great information. Localization is another key aspect to any of these configuration filters. I still think it is odd given that "kick" is banned, but would be a funny shoe in anycase.
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George Carlin Customization: 47 words you can’t use on custom NIKE sneakers(replicatorinc.com)
9 points by replicatorblog 18y ago|2 comments
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Personal Fabrication for Dummies: 10 technologies shaping the future (replicatorinc.com)
17 points by replicatorblog 18y ago|1 comments