23Dec/11Off
3D PRINTING, TELEPORTERS AND WISHES
From ANIL DASH
A BLOG ABOUT MAKING CULTURE
- The Teleporter: Every 3D printer should seamlessly integrate a 3D scanner, even if it makes the device cost much more. The reason is simple: If you set the expectation that every device can both input and output 3D objects, you provide the necessary fundamentals for network effects to take off amongst creators. But no, these devices are not "3D fax machines". What you've actually made, when you have an internet-connected device that can both send and receive 3D-printed objects, is a tele porter. ...
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