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Further to the ongoing 3d discussions there have been some more updates.

The BBC had another story this morning on their website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19818815

... and now The Sun has this: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4571547/Worlds-first-affordable-3D-printer-goes-on-sale.html

At the price The Sun is quoting, that isn't really that expensive and they will only come down in price from this point.

This is really low lech stuff, but it's nice to see them having some practical application for it, and a means of production.

This kind of thing was on the horizon about ten years ago, but I think the costs of production sort of made it a losing investment. Very cool. Makes me want to buy some toys!