[ckilmer]

the pictures connect to videos at the link.

[Regulator]

On a high level, 3-D printing is a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process that excels at creating complicated designs because it eliminates the need for expensive tooling and its associated waste. The drawback of using a repetitive layer-by-layer manufacturing process is that it's slow as molasses, making it currently impractical for large-scale manufacturing runs. Where 3-D printing really shines is with lower volume, or one-off manufacturing runs where tooling isn't economical and production is limited. The SuperDraco rocket engine, of which only a relatively small amount will be produced, is the perfect application.

Absolutely true. That's why it's called Additive Manufacturing now.

[Dave W]

bttt

[Steely Tom]

Saturn V had 1.5 million pounds thrust in its second stage.

[Praxeologue]

http://www.inside3dp.com/metal-3d-printing-lab-fab/

[Fractal Trader]

PIng!

[null and void]

3-D Printer Ping!

[ElkGroveDan]

It can print rocket engines, but can it print a 3D printer?

[Talisker]

No parachutes?

It’s gonna be fun plummetting down out of the sky waiting to see if those puppies light up - just before impact.