Ti replacement parts has a certain attraction.
In a couple of years, the same amount will buy groceries for two for a week at the rate things are going.
In all seriousness, I’m impressed.
There isn't a revolutionary benefit to being able to 3D print in steel if the resulting part has the strength of aluminum, or plastic.
However making a good robot Tig welder does seem like a worthwhile project...
Hmmm . . . about as thick as the slide / frame on a .45 auto, or the receiver on a stamped AK47 . . .
Althought Im sure it costs a bit more than $816.00, a commercial company is already doing this:
The issue/question is: Can the technology be developed to the point where we can send a machine to a moon or planet and have it manufacture items using only the raw materials on hand?