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In reply to the discussion: Chris Anderson: Why I left Wired - 3D Printing Will Be Bigger Than The Web [View all]jmowreader
(50,419 posts)54. You can print in metal now
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Chris Anderson: Why I left Wired - 3D Printing Will Be Bigger Than The Web [View all]
MindMover
Nov 2012
OP
Thingyverse (a site where you post plans for stuff) banned guns for that reason.
joshcryer
Nov 2012
#10
That would be cool! I agree it has promise. Designers and hobbyists are going to love it.
reformist2
Nov 2012
#28
That's cool and all for custom-made stuff, but most people are fine with mass-produced.
reformist2
Nov 2012
#56
The suffering in the world is NOT due to the lack of readily available shit. I'll pass. n/t
Bonobo
Nov 2012
#48
I was amazed to read that they can 3D "print" guitars, and many say they sound good.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Nov 2012
#51
It's a technology, not a company. There's no one group/person in control of it. (nt)
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#73
Always kinda fascinated by the kneejerk Luddism these threads inspire. (nt)
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#74