The firearms industry has been using 3D printing to prototype parts for years. They test new designs by printing them out. Once approved, they build tooling for mass production.
Not only that . . . 3d printing, aka additive manufacturing, is getting common and affordable. Staples has already started selling a 3d printer for $1200.
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The firearms industry has been using 3D printing to prototype parts for years. They test new designs by printing them out. Once approved, they build tooling for mass production.
Not only that . . . 3d printing, aka additive manufacturing, is getting common and affordable. Staples has already started selling a 3d printer for $1200.
- Brad
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