Need a salt shaker? Print one out!

Need a salt shaker? Print one out!

Now you can use your computer and a printer to "print" out objects. The new printer layers plastic into whatever shape or design you want on your computer.  I read about it this month in the New York Times. Then this week I was visiting Mesa State in Grand Junction, Colorado, and saw it in action.  They "printed" me out a salt shaker.  Just another fascinating twist in the 21st century. What do you think the implications are? What would you "print" out?

Comments

[Terry Newman]

Hi Bill,
Actually this technology isn't new. I heard about this 5 years ago when it was being used instead of building prototypes. Saves lots of money and resources. I think I'll print out a car that runs on polluted air!