Rapid Prototyping

[KDENNIS]

http://www.makerbot.com/
3D printer in ABS plastic.
Saw this the other night. Anybody have any experience with one?
Curious about the quality of the parts it produces.

 

[David Dewhurst]

Talk to Mark & Dan Meller they have a connection & had prototype race car parts made.

 

[disquek]

Also check out http://reprap.org/

-Kyle

 

[Greg Nagy]

Its great in theory, but still a work in progress in practicality. There is still alot of trial and error with the machines, and even the Makerbot is still a hobbyist quality device. For an example, look at this guys blog entry about some of the problems he is trying to overcome with his 3d printer. http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=1399.