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December 6, 2010

3D printing offers ability to print physical objects

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by the BBC

As Christmas fast approaches, millions will opt to spare themselves the crowded high street and instead settle down in front of the computer and do their shopping there. Yet buying online has always had one key disadvantage: you have to wait. Not only that, but the inability to touch a product, try it on, feel how heavy it is or do anything else you would do on your typical high street excursion prevents online shopping being the perfect experience. But technology is now coming online that could allow you to receive your goods straight away.  As the cost of 3D printing hardware begins to drop, bespoke, printable products may be about to hit the market.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11834044

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