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How an 83-Year-Old Inventor Beat the High Cost of 3D Printing

These devices, which turn digital blueprints into physical objects made out of plastic or other materials, are getting better, simpler and cheaper at such a dizzying pace that it’s not hard to imagine a future in which they’re as pervasive as PCs. Already, you can buy a basic desktop model for under $500. It’s dangerous, however, to get too hung up on the sticker prices of the 3D printers themselves. Sidebar: The 5 best design links, every day. The Toolbox: a directory of the best time-saving apps and tools. Learn to code. VideoHelp.com - Forum, Guides, Tools and hardware lists.

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