The world’s smallest 3-D printer
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
New research could turn futuristic 3D-printers into affordable everyday items. Printers, which can produce three-dimensional objects have been available for years. However, a printing device has now been developed, which is much smaller, lighter and cheaper than ordinary 3D-printers. With this kind of printer, everyone could produce small, tailor-made 3D-objects at home, using building plans from the internet -- and this could save money for expensive custom-built spare parts.
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