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Heck, it only took 30-40 years for the home printer to become obsolete for the most part.
What? My printer is obsolete? I don't think so. What about today's thread about Pepakura. Sort of a low tech 3d printer.
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=17242As for 3d printers, I think they are interesting. I'd love to have one. I don't think you will be making metal plastic parts on the same printer. And if so, it won't be cheap. I have had some of my plastic part designs made with stereo lithography about 10 years ago. While things have improved since then, you still have to create the 3D model to start. That is not a task many will want to do. Lathes and mills are also very useful in repairing broken parts, but few have one at their home. It is cheaper to just purchase the replacement part or just buy a new (fill in the blank). I think 3d printers will remain a niche product and will never become as common as the home printer is (was?).
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