I saw this last night and I had to post. I love how Colbert describes the Amazon patent and the patent process. I hope Colbert’s patent goes through. The Amazon patent is just nuts.
Amazon’s Audacious Photography Patent – The Colbert Report – Video Clip | Comedy Central.
As with any new technology, it’s easy to get swept up in the benefits of 3D printing. It opens up a world of new possibilities for all industries, and stands to lessen transportation costs, environmental impacts, waste, and reliance on corporations by enabling the maker movement.
This is a great list of opportunities that await the innovators of 3D printing. Overcoming these issues are not big feet to achieve.
via The dark side of 3D printing: 10 things to watch – TechRepublic.
Major patent expiration could spark a second 3D printing revolution | ExtremeTech.
SLS machines user a high-powered laser to fuse small particles of material, released almost as an aerosol, to the growing object. With this technology it is possible to print plastic, metal, ceramic, or glass — virtually anything that can be released as a powder and heat-fused to a growing print. If this technology comes down in price even a fraction as far as FDM has, the at-home 3D printing revolution could finally begin in earnest.
I am wondering who will be the first to list a SLS 3D printer on Kickstarter. The hack/maker versions I bet are on their way.
Below is a video of the SLS printing process and the finishing process. The finishing process produces some waste and you need to wear protective gear.
The Tech Chronicles 