tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post7366868873718332300..comments2024-01-23T12:41:44.446+00:00Comments on The Caffeinated Engine Driver: Using Lasers To Build WagonsMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-20837243059164531262013-01-11T10:19:15.339+00:002013-01-11T10:19:15.339+00:00It's possible to print some quite large comple...It's possible to print some quite large complex pieces. A quick browse of other peoples models on Shapeways shows the range of things that are possible; from <a href="http://www.shapeways.com/model/577677/rocket-espresso-cup.html" rel="nofollow">espresso cups</a> printed in glazed ceramic through <a href="www.shapeways.com/model/126266/thorn-dice-set-with-decader.html" rel="nofollow">dice</a> printed in stainless steel to a hollow <a href="http://www.shapeways.com/model/53650/hollow-cube.htm" rel="nofollow">Rubik's cube</a>. It's also possible to print some multiple part objects (ball in a cage style things) that would be impossible to manufacture in one piece. Quite a few people are also using it to manufacture replacement parts for larger items; the <a href="http://www.shapeways.com/model/296686/repair-part-for-a-bugaboo.html" rel="nofollow">parts for the Bugaboo</a> are probably the most famous in this category.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-91829911307301682822013-01-11T09:54:25.684+00:002013-01-11T09:54:25.684+00:00Well. I am absolutely fascinated with this Mark. ...Well. I am absolutely fascinated with this Mark. I hadn't realised how far the potential of this process extended and how large the printed item could be. Not that I have any thing in mind but I do feel that one day this could be useful.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.com