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3D Printers and Scanners, Reproducing old parts

"One of the hardships of owning an old car is rebuilding rare parts when there are simply no replacements available. My 1907 White Steamer has a feedwater heater, a part that bolts onto the cylinders. It's made of aluminum, and over the 100-plus years it's been in use, the metal has become so porous you can see steam and oil seeping through. I thought we could just weld it up. But it's badly impregnated with oil and can't be repaired. If we tried, the metal would just come apart."
 
Read more: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/jay-leno/technology/4320759
 

When these come down in price, I'd love one! Imagine being able to scan your left indicator lens, flip in in a computer, and print a right one.
 
Hurry up future... I want you now!
theres one on youtube that prints/builds itself for under 2k
and another predicted to be under 3k in the near future
eventually dropping further. I post something similar in 1200.com
and I also cant wait till the cnc home unit becomes affordable also.
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