[Pecos]

So which is going to show up first - a 3D printer capable of producing metallic objects or that flying car the Jetson’s owned (and you were promised 60 years ago)?

[piytar]

3D printers that produce metal parts already exist: http://production3dprinters.com/slm/direct-metal-slm

[aimhigh]

So which is going to show up first - a 3D printer capable of producing metallic objects

ARCAM AB is a Swedish company that makes 3D printers with electron beams and titanium powder to create aerospace items and prosthetics. The future is here.