World’s first 3D-printed metal gun successfully fired

[Locutus]

Cool but pointless... for now.

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Worlds first 3D-printed metal gun successfully fired by Solid Concepts

 

[karrie]

I was reading hubby the story my sister posted recently (she's an occupational therapist), of a young boy whose father invested $2000 in a 3D printer, $10 in materials, and with an open source code, was able to print his son a functional prosthetic hand. He'll now, for $10 a pop, be able to print his son as many hands as he wants, whenever he needs, as well as parts for any that break. A typical prosthetic costs in the $10 000 range.

Hubby's reply?

"I wonder how long before they regulate the hell out of them, or make them flat out illegal."

Ever a jaded realist.

 

[Christianna]

Cool but pointless... for now.

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Worlds first 3D-printed metal gun successfully fired by Solid Concepts

Hopefully the printer is too expensive for the average criminal.

 

[petros]

They are very reasonably priced considering the capabilities. $2000 will get you set up very nicely.

I can think of at least a Billion things I'd make.

 

[karrie]

They are very reasonably priced considering the capabilities. $2000 will get you set up very nicely.

I can think of at least a Billion things I'd make.

I doubt $2000 gets you something capable of printing stainless steel, but they are still an absolutely mind boggling piece of tech.

 

[Blackleaf]

I'd just print out loads more 3D printers.

 

[petros]

I doubt $2000 gets you something capable of printing stainless steel, but they are still an absolutely mind boggling piece of tech.

That'll cost you $3,000, Still really damn cheap.