February 23, 2010

Talk on reprap (1/5) at fosdem 2010 by adrian bowyer

The reprap project aims to create a 3D printer that can make most of its own parts. This talk starts by briefly introducing reprap – the replicating rapid prototyper. The talk will then look at how a growth of replicator technology may change economic activity, society, and the nature of wealth. Material costs for a reprap are currently about 350 EUR. That means that reprap is accessible to small…