22 May 2012

Vending machine that prints in 3D

by Megan Meagher

Imagine if 3D printing was as easy as using a vending machine. DreamVendor aims to make 3D printing accessible and automatic. Simply load your file and wait for the end result.

“We wanted an experience where someone could walk up and use a 3-D printer without having to worry about anything besides loading a file and selecting ‘Print.'" -Dr. Chris Williams, creator

Via Wired:

"To use it, you insert an SD card containing a physible‘s data file. Then the printer goes to work fabricating your design. It’s not exactly like ordering a Diet Coke — 3-D printers work at a plodding pace — but it’s a lot quicker than sending your file off to a web service and waiting for them to send your object back through the mail."

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3d printing vending machine technology digital art