3D printing

[eda]

Saw a piece on 3D printing on Channel 4 news last week. Could we be on the verge of making our own ABS parts??

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/uk/en...2-4154513.html

[Rebelrc]

Download a wishbone... Cool

[stoff]

I used a 3D Printer in Uni to make a bodyshell mould. Worked really well. There's a fair bit of development to go before we'll see them in our homes. Especially with regards to price!

[Eotz]

I'm using a custom spur gear cover, printed in ABS and works perfect, but I had to pay a nice money.

[JonMack]

Didn't that kid who's made his own car (I Made This forum) have some wishbones 3d printed and they just died straight away?

[Legacy555]

Are we talking about stereolithgraphy here? this rapid prototyping has been in use for at least 10 years. Uses a laser and a liquid polymer to literally "print" 3d shapes.