I ca’t get my head around printing things made of metal. Cnc machining, plasma or water cutting sure. Not printing.
US researchers share plans for low-cost metal 3D printer
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3100941/posts
3D Printing With Metal: Engineers Create DIY Welding 3D Printer For Under $1,500
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3097854/posts
/johnny
Think...a nano elf welding teeny tiny parts together
Or not.
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