subject: The Real Star Trek Replicator - 3D Printing [print this page] It sounds very simple, but not many people thought of that, just like most of the greatest ideas. The ability of automatized machines to create 3D objects out of 3D digital models is not new of course. There are many CNC devices that carves into metal for mechanical precision tasks, but nothing like this 3D printer. About accuracy, CNC is still the king but this 3D printing technology is just starting and free 3d model.
