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user-inactivated  ·  3210 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 3D Metal Printing In Midair

It looks cool. Does it have any real world application though?





pluralz  ·  3210 days ago  ·  link  ·  

If you google their site you'll be able to find the features. But this idea/concept is pretty damn new. Most 3d printers are confined to a small working space and apply material in layers whereas this uses a 6axis industrial robotic arm to be able to print without support structures. The guys who made this are currently printing an entire metal bridge on location.

user-inactivated  ·  3210 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hmm. I see the website but I'm not seeing anything about a bridge. You have a link to the project?

I have to admit, I'm a bit incredulous about this upscaling to an entire bridge, especially one that's meant to be both load bearing and permanent.

pluralz  ·  3210 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Heres the link Just remember that this concept is in its infancy (your not gonna see it building a house just yet.)

pluralz  ·  3210 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Although alot of people said that 3d printing in its early stages wasn't feasible but now...you got Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) which can print jet engines and rocket engines. Probably won't be that long til we see this concept ramped up.