So how about those 3D metal printers then?

[LvR]

Thought your latest printer is doing a sterling job?

Well - I do some electronic maintenance work for a dental technician customer/friend of mine, and she just got back from a demo of a real nifty piece of kit to be used to make complex fillings/caps/inserts etc .

[ND66]

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[ZokesPro]

Sweet, if I had a 3D metal printer I'd probably spend my time making medieval weapons or car parts.

[schmosef]

how much?

[LvR]

how much?

The whole getup she saw totaled $1.3M (3D scanner + printer + few other smaller bits and bobs) - she cannot remember brand names/models unfortunately

[gt40]

Holy poop batman.
for that money you can do some serious metal fabbing.
Even a laser metal depostion setup would cost you less, and it would be a heck more versatile. (you would need a bit more space thou )