3d printed parts in a real car 4

[Ticklemetech]

Okay this stuff is pretty mind blowing.

I've heard of 3d printing but had no clue that they are this level now.

Apparently, the Aston Martin in Skyfall (James Bond) movie was 3d printed (Fully driveable).

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The reason it was 3d printed was becasue they had to blow it up in one of the scenes (Fair enough).

Has anyone tried using this technology on a consumer level?

Here you can even find digital files (Fuel door holder) that simply require an upload on a proper 3d printer.
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Love to know about your experiences with this tech - if any?

 

[VEBill]

"Being 'overhyped' is a state of perception..."

I disagree with that.

'Overhyped' relates to an output, the transmitter end. Marketing. BS Press Releases. Headlines that lie. Airhead tech journalists parroting nonsense.

A better word to describe the 'state of perception' at the receiver end is 'Naïve'.

Everyone should agree with you that the technology is what it actually is, and obviously can be extremely useful.

Just not for 3D Printing 'fully driveable' Aston Martins. Not now. Not in the foreseeable future. Probably not ever.

 

[gruntguru]

"Probably not ever."

Never say never. Sure "the technology is what it actually is", but tomorrow it will be something different.

je suis charlie

 

[VEBill]

Being very generous, I did write "Probably...".