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The Extraordinary Tourist 3D Desktop Printers. Friday, July 13, 2007 I'd heard of the concept of a 3D printer but I never knew they'd become a reality. You may say, "Oh that's old news, they've been around since..." well I don't know when since I've just discovered them. For the uninitiated a 3D printer works like your average inkjet printer except it sprays microscopic bits of melted plastic in a process that gradually builds a solid, hold in your hand 3D object. That's right not an image on paper of a 3D object but the actual object 'printed' in 3 dimensional form. The SolidScape T66 3D printer, sits on your desktop and will set you back about US$30,000. Presently it's used for printing designed 3D objects, such as jewelry, from CAD software but the future potential is mind blowing. Imagine when the price of these things comes right down so that every home could afford one. Imagine shopping in a virtual toy store and then 'printing' out your purchases as physical 3D toys. Cool or what? Can't wait for the next generation of 3D printers when you'll be able to 'print' out ready to eat, piping hot pizza! Labels: computers, design, toys 9:37 PM Comments: Post a Comment << Home Subscribe to my blog feed.     About TET I am South Australian Artist, 'TET' or 'The Extraordinary Tourist'. Read about things that interest me, particularly art, social commentary, humour and life observations. Please feel free to leave a comment by clicking the 'Comments' link at the bottom of each entry. I'm a creative person trying to make a living selling my art online. Visit my shop to find out if owning a print of my art is right for you. Watch for my ebay auctions of original artworks too! View my profile Related Links Recent Posts Echoes of your online life. Where is my Mind? Nobody move, I've dropped my brain! Animator vs. Animation by Alan Becker. All my Cats Slide Show. Contemplating the Apple iPhone. Carefree feline fun: Art by TET. Morning People. Google Songs - a game for our time. The Deadly Art of Dish Washing. Blog Highlights. (Recommended reading.) Momentary pauses in cyberspace... 'Nothing' on a Grand Scale... More than 'Nothing'... The Black Dog with Fire eyes... "You are the Generation that bought more shoes..." I'll Pencil You in... Does it make bread? Kids today are smarter than their parents? Mental Poison Interview with an Artist's Model Blank Canvas Minimalism in Art "The Fear of God" Relationship on a Train The Lawnmower and I. Telling the Time at Dali's House Fantastic View for a wasted opportunity. Start her up and see how that sounds... Where to make money with Video. Toddler Paparazzi The things you hear in public. Copyright Laws - Time to Evolve! Read My Aussie Travel Blog. (Posts in reverse order.) Gawler SA to Perth WA Road Trip 2007.

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