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• Referral from February 25, 2013
  

  Laissez C. asked:

  Does anybody on here have a 3D printer? If so, which model, is it any good, and would you recommend buying one now or waiting a year or so for the prices to drop and quality to improve?

  

  3D S. replied:

  | 3D Systems zcorp.com

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• Referral from August 22, 2012
  

  Marta D. asked:

  I'm looking to learn about 3D printers: how they work exactly, what materials can be used, what are the costs and efficiencies... wish I had asked more questions at the Makers Faire! Any suggestions for info sources?

  

  Stewart D. replied:

  Hello, Marta, The "consumer-grade" 3D printers are all essentially "hot-glue guns" (thermoplastic extruders) mounted on X-Y-Z CNC (Computer-numerically-controlled) 3D positioners. The SoliDoodle starts at $499, the MakerBots, RepRaps, etc. are around $1,000. The materials are thromoplastic filaments -- ABS or Polycarbonate. Check out the Rapid Prototyping Mailing List: http://rapid.lpt.fi/rp-ml http://rapid.lpt.fi/archives http://www.solidoodle.com http://www.makerbot.com http://reprap.org More expensive, "industrial" process include Stereolithography, selective laser sintering http://www.3 dsystems.com , 3D Printing http://www.zcorp.com

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