Economics. Video. Lectures. Brain. Wanderingspace. RepRap - A 3D Machine That Replicates Itself. The major difference between a living and an inanimate object is its ability to reproduce itself. This theory is shattered with the arrival of RepRap (Replicating Rapid-prototyper). It's a machine that can replicate itself. 100 researchers have worked on this project since 2004 and have now showcased their product at the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK. Image - RepRapAdrian Bowyer (left) and Vik Olliver (right) with a parent RepRap machine, made on a conventional rapid prototyper, and the first complete working child RepRap machine, made by the RepRap on the left. The child machine made its first successful grandchild part at 14:00 hours UTC on 29 May 2008 at Bath University in the UK, a few minutes after it was assembled.
RepRap is the first 3D printer that can reproduce its own components. God is not the Creator, claims academic.