3D Printing at Home with the Desktop Factory 3D

By Chip Chick

August 22, 2007 at 3:22 pm

desktopfactory 3D Printing at Home with the Desktop Factory 3DThe Desktop Factory 3D printer isn’t too much bigger than an average printer, yet it hasthe magical capability of printing 3D objects. Ideal for small design and engineering firms and schools, the printer allows you to physically produce your 3D designs that you just created by using plastic to grow the object. “Commonly referred to as “rapid prototyping,” a 3D printer turns digital data from computer-aided design (CAD) programs, 3D graphics and animation software, and scanners into sturdy physical models.” The difference between the Desktop Factory and other devices of this kind is that this printer was designed to be affordable enough to bring 3D printing to the masses. And if this all sounds a bit confusing, check out this video.



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