Metal 3D printing is currently dominated by powder-based techniques like SLM (Selective Laser Melting). These processes yield incredibly precise parts, but the build times are slow. Furthermore, dealing with the powder increases manufacturing complexity: Whenever the powder is transported, loaded into the machine, or cleaned up afterwards, rigorous steps must
I use a 15 year old, quarter million dollar 3d scanner at work. It’s on par with what you can get for about 5 to 8k these days.
Haha that’s wild. Hopefully that means this printer will be obtainable by the normal person in about 10years