Whoever said Star Trek was for nerds should rethink that.

So, if you’ve ever watched even a single episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. You will have probably seen a replicator. All that did was replicate known objects (in Star Trek, food too). Well here we have an awesome device that can replicate stuff. Mostly from plastics, but it is definitely a step in the right direction.

A note about those who criticize nerds/geeks… half the stuff you use every day is the result of a nerd or geek asking “How do I make that real?” and voila! Cellphones are a great example of this. So before anyone criticizes a nerd/geek, they should think of how many times they’ve used thier communicator.. err.. I mean cellphone.

Beam Me Up Scotty!
clipped from www.engadget.com
CAD fans, prepare to get stoked. Objet Geometries — a “world leader” in photopolymer jetting — has announced that it will debut a system capable of producing 3D parts and assemblies made from different materials in a single build. The device, known as the Connex500, utilizes the company’s “PolyJet Matrix,” which can create 21 composite materials and seven separate model materials. “The Connex500 opens a new chapter for the 3-D printing and rapid prototyping industry,” said Adina Shorr, CEO of Objet. The machine is capable of producing both rigid and flexible material, and can create polypropylene-like surfaces. Honestly, the process the Connex500 uses is pretty complicated stuff, but you really only need to understand one basic fact: you will never again be missing a piece from your chess set.
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December 15, 2007 • Posted in: Uncategorized

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