Interesting 3D printing project

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kbob
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Interesting 3D printing project

Post by kbob » Tue May 12, 2015 10:32 pm

I found this today in the news. Very interesting story. I can't wait till the printers get affordable. 8-)


http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2 ... et-engine/
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Re: Interesting 3D printing project

Post by L82fly » Wed May 13, 2015 10:27 am

Here's an article on a group of students using a 3d printer to create a plane...

http://www.wired.com/2012/11/3d-printed ... -airplane/
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Re: Interesting 3D printing project

Post by Dbot » Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:41 pm

Nice looking airplane.
The guys need a little help with the aerodynamics. Landing gear placement is off. Probably what exacerbated the first failure.
But what a great way to build.
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