We’re seeing a lot of interesting 3D printing technologies come up lately. From Concrete-Jet Printers that can build entire houses, to the recent Mcor Matrix that builds 3D models from paper and glue. Well, now we have the RepRap, an open-source collaborative effort that uses plastic extrusion to model three-dimensional, leak-proof shot glasses.
It’s a great project, with a lot of potential for other applications including partial self-replication. The first video shows the robot in action and if you’re interested in how the RepRap works, check out the videos that follow for a break-down. If you’d be interested in creating your own, be sure to check out Bre Pettis’s Blog for detailed pdfs and join in.
Sources:
Bre Pettis via MAKE