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True, but I would be surprised if they manage to make a 3D printer that can do say a CPU within the coming 100 years. Within 25 years they might be able to make multilayer PCBs without problem but I doubt any components will be possible to make in the same process.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crimson Sky
Nah .. I wasn't thinking that complex.
I was thinking more of case design. Open up CAD, design your case any way you want or download something someone else already created. Then just hit print. With the current tech, you could even put in some basic circuits. Really the tech just needs to get cheaper and then we will see this type of thing in the home. I have seen what some of the early 3D printers can do, and it is really cool.
printers that can create chips, PCBs, cases and sneakers are great and all but I'm not gonna be happy until I can request fettuccini alfredo and magically have a nice steaming bowl ready in 10 seconds. Once they make those I'll be all set. I have read about a resteraunt that makes eatable menu's, the paper is edible and the ink is made from like vegetable oils
That brings a whole new meaning to chillies.com...you pick what you want to eat...check out...and it prints it for you.
I am a believer in the concept of only having a job/career if you truly enjoy it. That is why I am going to Art school. I have been switching back and forth between multimedia and industrial design. Computers will no doubt be part of my job/career/hobby and so will art/design. Case modding seems likethe perfect combination of the two. I have done minor modding on my pre-windowed case, and have tons of ideas for more casemods, I also have been modding Nerf guns lately, for function and form. Anyways. I am almost done with school and I find myself thinking about what the hell Im gonna do when I'm out. I want to make some killer case mods and I enjoy machining and model making and my conclusion is that a freelance model/prototype shop is the perfect place to work/play. If anyone else out there has made a move similar to this or works anyplace like a model/prototype shop, let me know what you know.
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Originally Posted by ZeD
What you want is a star trek replicator.
Funny thing is, so do I.
yep thats what I was thinking.
When I finish building mine, you can commission me to build you one also.