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		Retric on Oct 29, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 3D printer for $5000 shipping in 2009 It can build a 5x5x5 inch cube, but at 1$/cubic inch it would cost you ~125$ to do so. Depending on size and tolerances I think it would be an excellent way to prototype things like mice, but it's still far from cheep to use.

wmf on Oct 29, 2008 [–]

Of course, most designs are smaller than a cube and hollow objects are much cheaper.

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