heirflick Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I guess the only way to be sure is to buy one and see! right then...any chance of a loan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 3-D Print Show in London - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20047744 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 This really gives the word "print" a new meaning. Isn't English a very flexible language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 This really gives the word "print" a new meaning. Isn't English a very flexible language. Indeed, the machines are more like what we used to call 'plotters' in my day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) I've seen the Makerbot 3D printers in action and I was impressed. If anyone is around Galway and wants to see a 3D printer in action (not sure if it is working at the moment, i'll find out - the heater broke) we have one in 091labs. I think TOG in Dublin have a few too. You should pop over on one of our open nights. We are currently working on building this: http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa You can also get kits to build you own 3D printer - It isn't any more complicated than a CNC machine. These are pretty good too, I thought they had the best design of any I've seen: https://shop.ultimaker.com/ Edited November 3, 2012 by purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Any close up photos of the output? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Dan Simmons on BBC's click show did a really useful 15 minute slot about the pros and cons of 3D printing. The show will be repeated aplenty over the weekend, worth watching if You have an interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) I would be wary about buying a printer at this stage its probably better to have a go with one of the freebie programmes and try using a bureau or rapid prototyping company to do the printing. Besides the bureaus like Shapeways and I materialise there may be some commercial companies in Ireland and the UK that will do 3D printing can also be used to prepare wax masters for lost wax casting and to produce moulds for resin casting. 3D Printed CIE Coach Buffer in acrylic plastic (Shapeways frosted detail) The main problem is mastering the design technique and the limitations of the material Edited November 17, 2012 by Mayner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 In Japan you can now get a full size 3-D model of your yet-to-be-born - using the data from the ante-natal scans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 GROSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 GROSS I dunno - she could use it to practice before the big day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 3-D printing of buildings - full-size - on the Moon - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21293258 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 3-D printing + self-assembly - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21614176 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Smoothing out 3D printed objects: http://www.dvice.com/2013-3-3/duo-smooths-3d-printed-objects-household-items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enterprise207 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I want someone to Print out a class 80 4-car for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 3D scanner: http://www.dvice.com/2013-3-8/makerbots-new-3d-scanner-will-make-cloning-objects-ultra-easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Wow! Opens curious copyright concerns Buy one wagon, copy and paste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Wow! Opens curious copyright concerns Buy one wagon, copy and paste! Much the same as the Media Industry internet file sharing controversy I suppose it only become a copyright issue when you start sharing the scans. I have visions of a Kim Dotcom style dawn raids by the Gardai and FBI on IRM members homes for illegally uploading scans of CIE drawings and Hornby, Bachmann and Murphy Models locos and stock http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/09/kim-dotcom-raid-video-megaupload_n_1758317.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Much the same as the Media Industry internet file sharing controversy I suppose it only become a copyright issue when you start sharing the scans. I have visions of a Kim Dotcom style dawn raids by the Gardai and FBI on IRM members homes for illegally uploading scans of CIE drawings and Hornby, Bachmann and Murphy Models locos and stock http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/09/kim-dotcom-raid-video-megaupload_n_1758317.html 'They' also might be interested in the fact that an operational, non-metallic, 3-D printable firearm has been demonstrated and the design has been downloaded 100,000 times already... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22464360 Must be rather worrying for the airlines...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I think it should be worrying for us all !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's insane - print your own gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's insane - print your own gun! There have been ceramic knives for a good few years, which are enough of a problem, but a widely and easily available non-metallic gun is a very serious security difficulty. Only the firing pin and the cartridge itself contain any metal parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Some 'action' from 'them'. I wonder if they've also asked for the designs for home-printable stable door bolts to be withdrawn...? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22478310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Begs the question, will anything be 'controllable' in the world of the future. If you can print / replicate anything you want, certainly raises questions about the whole idea of gun or anything else, control. The worlds getting smaller and flatter every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Yes Stephen ... and more bloody insane by the minute..me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Begs the question, will anything be 'controllable' in the world of the future. If you can print / replicate anything you want, certainly raises questions about the whole idea of gun or anything else, control. The worlds getting smaller and flatter every day. I think the bigger question is whether Government should protect the interests of the citizen or powerful vested interests. My experience with Government in Ireland, the UK and NZ drives me to a more and more Libraterian view point, although I work for the durn Government. A lot of todays problems from Syria to the United States are similar to Russia at the turn of the last Century people have got a taste for freedom and Governments are struggling to put the genie back into the bottle. Its interesting to see that the US Federal Government are prepared to override a citizens common law right to defend themselves when it suits vested interests in the arms industry. The interesting thing is that US gun laws are derived from the old English Common Law right for a person to defend themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Radio 4's In Business is covering 3-D printing tonight - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01sdrhf - give it an hour or so and it will be available to Listen Again.. It's on live as I type this and they've just interviewed the Shapeways chap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Its interesting to see that the US Federal Government are prepared to override a citizens common law right to defend themselves when it suits vested interests in the arms industry. The interesting thing is that US gun laws are derived from the old English Common Law right for a person to defend themselves. I find it funny that they go ballistic - excuse the pun - over the printed gun, yet wouldn't bring in checks for crazy people / criminals when buying guns. As you say - protecting the arms industries interests. Also funny are those who think that their right to bear arms will help them fight against the government should they get out of line - maybe back in the day of muskets, but all the small arms in the world won't do much against tanks/drones/jets/attack helicompters/missiles etc, should the government want to put down any group that gets uppity - Waco being an example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandbridgejct Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I find it funny that they go ballistic - excuse the pun - over the printed gun, yet wouldn't bring in checks for crazy people / criminals when buying guns. As you say - protecting the arms industries interests. Also funny are those who think that their right to bear arms will help them fight against the government should they get out of line - maybe back in the day of muskets, but all the small arms in the world won't do much against tanks/drones/jets/attack helicompters/missiles etc, should the government want to put down any group that gets uppity - Waco being an example Nuke them from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. (Can we have a smiley for that?) Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Nuke them from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. (Can we have a smiley for that?) Alan ..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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