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Caption: SULSA is the world's first "printed" aircraft.

Credit: University of Southampton

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1 posted on 07/28/2011 9:00:41 AM PDT by decimon
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To: decimon

that is very, very cool.


2 posted on 07/28/2011 9:05:57 AM PDT by Eagle of Liberty (Shaking My Head on a daily basis)
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To: decimon

This is good ... this is really good. What is it?

3 posted on 07/28/2011 9:07:44 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: decimon

I’m impressed. That body-form screams elegant design.


4 posted on 07/28/2011 9:09:22 AM PDT by agere_contra ("Debt is the foundation of destruction" : Sarah Palin.)
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To: decimon

Probably look even cooler if they had used photographically quality paper :)


7 posted on 07/28/2011 9:17:57 AM PDT by techcor (I hope Obama succeeds, in being a one term president.)
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To: decimon

The correct link: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-07/uos-sef072811.php


8 posted on 07/28/2011 9:29:12 AM PDT by decimon
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To: decimon

Way!


10 posted on 07/28/2011 9:38:37 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: decimon

I wonder if this technology will allow for the “printing” of cars. With the right powertrain, it might be possible to significantly lighten the vehicle and/or improve crash performance.


12 posted on 07/28/2011 9:45:14 AM PDT by taxcontrol
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To: decimon

This may bring back manufacturing to the US. It is quite significant.


13 posted on 07/28/2011 9:50:32 AM PDT by texmexis best
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To: decimon

This is awesome news - thanks for the post.


15 posted on 07/28/2011 10:04:34 AM PDT by Hemingway's Ghost (Spirit of '75)
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