The amazing portable factory - a 3D printer (photos)

by Andy Smith  |  October 5, 2011  |  Image 8 of 15

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Batteries running low? Just print up a new power source - solar cells.

MIT Labs are working on a process to manufacture solar cells that uses vapors instead of liquid to bring down the temperature during manufacturing to less than 120 degrees Celsius. This allows the use of more delicate materials such as paper.

This SmartPlanet report from Tuan C. Nguyen has more - including a video.

 

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Another 3D printer out on the market is 2BOT's ModelMaker. This machine is fast and easy to use. You use models you create or download them off of Google 3D Warehouse. www.2bot.com/product-info
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6th Oct 2011
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