3D Printing Metal in Midair

[HardOCP News]

What's that you say? 3D printing is boring? You've seen it all? If you haven't seen this laser assisted method of 3D printing metal in midair, you haven't seen it all yet. It's kind of mesmerizing watching this video.

 

[prime2515102]

His name is John Paulson.

 

[Gigus Fire]

crap, i had this same idea.
.. basically it's how in supreme commander the cybran manufacture their units.
It's not exactly a unique idea, but still awesome to see that someone is doing it.

 

[Axehandler]

^^^

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Nukester]

Thanks for posting Steve. that's rather enjoyable to watch. But, it made me sleepy. Not a good mix while I'm at work.

 

[otherweeb]

crap, i had this same idea.
.. basically it's how in supreme commander the cybran manufacture their units.
It's not exactly a unique idea, but still awesome to see that someone is doing it.

Agreed, awesome. Now someone needs to add concurrent dispensing of multiple products and the future is now.

 

[Nukester]

Looks like an expensive miniature box spring for your mattress.

 

[Rustynuts]

Until u can print 3d bigger boobs directly onto your girlfriend, I'm not interested.

 

[Litfod]

It's like a high-tech, metallic version of 3Doodler.