3D Printing For The Masses

MakerBot Replicator2

There is a true revolution going on that most folks simply aren't aware of. It's being driven by people who want to make things. It's facilitated by 3D printing.

Decades ago, while living in Boston, I heard that a certain high-tech company in the area had a device that would allow you to input any design and presto! out would come the finished product. Now, we mere mortals can enjoy the same excitement at seeing our material fantasies realized.

At the forefront of the home maker craze are two "affordable" printers (affordable being in the $2000-3000 range), the MakerBot Replicator and Form1's high resolution printer. I won't go into the particulars here, but follow the links provided and have a look at the video below to learn more.