Print in 3D

[luketoh]

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/07/technology/07copy.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin

If this could do circuit boards, one day we could even print our own PDA.



Luke

[luketoh]

Video

http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/104047/3D_Printer_The_450.html

[Texrat]

Epson is working on one for PCBs.

http://www.epson.co.jp/e/newsroom/news_2004_11_01.htm

http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/epson-prints-1mm-thick-circuit-boards-on-an-inkjet/

Give it a few years, we'll have affordable mini factories in our homes...

[luketoh]

imagine in the near future, a home user printer that can both the above together....we will be able to download plans (via torrent etc) and print our own stuff like watches, pdas, handphones etc!!

[Texrat]

As a hobbyist inventor, I can't wait. I have some designs I'd love to "print". :D