[Nottingham] "Open Source" goes 3D!

[Martin]

Interesting this has hit the mainstream press:

3D printing offers ability to print physical objects
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11834044

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Technological disruption

In contrast to early 3-D printing machines which cost around £20,000, Dr
Bowyer says a RepRap machine comes in at just £300.

And the software and hardware specifications are *all open source* -
meaning the machine can be duplicated freely.

This low barrier to entry has piqued the interest of many entrepreneurs,
keen to see how the technology can be effectively deployed. ...
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A bit of an advance on this brilliant piece of home-brew from now some
time ago:

http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/3printerpreview

http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/candyfab

http://www.candyfab.org/article.php/heater21


Should be interesting!

Cheers,
Martin

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