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Old 01-06-2014, 12:21 PM   #14
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@V - I'm sure that a different process would be involved and while we are a long ways off, I wouldn't doubt if something similar can be achieved one day.

@Plot - Do you mean use your 3D printer to scan and copy a more advanced model? That is an interesting question. I wonder what type of limitations the printers run into?

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you have to have a blue print usually, you can make one but it would have to be programmed, ie: each movable part would need to be programed into the printer just like the machines at a machine shop
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