3d printing taking a hold

[mole hunter]

It looks like the MOD have been following Zeeflyboy's threads here.

RAF jets fly with 3D printed parts - BT

Marty

[bigbladelittleblade]

Wow, that`s amazing, but on the other hand a little bit scary. Technology is moving at an electrifying pace.

[Zeeflyboy]

next 5-10 years will see a real revolution in 3D printing imo... it's already started with stuff like this, but I think it's only the beginning.

[RcRotaryMadness]

Yeah as said this 3D printing/manufacture is opening up a whole world of possibilities.. Trouble is it may also bring a whole raft of problems.. downloadable guns/bombs/fighter jets lol.

I'm expecting them to start working on ways to make the process work on a microscopic level, more advanced microscopic machines etc.

Interesting stuff.

[JoeBailey]

When you start thinking about the possibilities of this it really is surprising. Multi material nano level 3d printing could bring about a revolution in the electrical industry, just imagine ordering your new phone or camera and your 3d printer fires up and a few hours later your brand new item is sat there. Just plug it in and upload the firm ware and your good to go.