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In reply to the discussion: ‘World’s first 3-D printable handgun’ under fire [View all]Purveyor
(29,876 posts)52. 3D Printer? Staples Says, 'Yeah, We've Got That'
The office supply retailer is becoming the first US retail outlet to sell a 3D printer, the $1300 Cube 3D Printer.
May 06, 2013, 2:24 PM 3D printers are taking another step in the long haul toward the mainstream, with a little help from Staples.
On Friday, the office supply retailer began selling the Cube 3D Printer online for $1300, becoming the first major U.S. retailer to sell a 3D printer. Staples says it will offer the printer in "a limited number" of retail stores by the end of June.
Cube 3D Printer
The Cube, made by 3D systems, can create items measuring up to 5.5 inches in any dimension, using ABS and PLA plastic cartridges in 16 colors. Staples will also sell replacement cartridges, stabilizers, and print pads.
Other features include Wi-Fi connectivity, plug-and-play support and 25 free design templates.
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http://www.itworld.com/hardware/355257/3d-printer-staples-says-yeah-weve-got
I thought they would be more expensive than this. In a couple of years they be a couple hundred bucks...
May 06, 2013, 2:24 PM 3D printers are taking another step in the long haul toward the mainstream, with a little help from Staples.
On Friday, the office supply retailer began selling the Cube 3D Printer online for $1300, becoming the first major U.S. retailer to sell a 3D printer. Staples says it will offer the printer in "a limited number" of retail stores by the end of June.
Cube 3D Printer
The Cube, made by 3D systems, can create items measuring up to 5.5 inches in any dimension, using ABS and PLA plastic cartridges in 16 colors. Staples will also sell replacement cartridges, stabilizers, and print pads.
Other features include Wi-Fi connectivity, plug-and-play support and 25 free design templates.
MORE...
http://www.itworld.com/hardware/355257/3d-printer-staples-says-yeah-weve-got
I thought they would be more expensive than this. In a couple of years they be a couple hundred bucks...
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You are correct, I see they placed a piece of steel inside the frame to make it detectable.
Ikonoklast
May 2013
#33
Hop on over to your local state prison and ask to see their homemade firearms collection - created
jtuck004
May 2013
#55
Schumer will have some First Amendment problems with that legislation. N/T
GreenStormCloud
May 2013
#57
I would expect gun manufacturers to ramp up production of 3-D gun printers.
MotherPetrie
May 2013
#43
Why can't these "patriots" just 3D print things like an exact model of the Mayflower?
Spitfire of ATJ
May 2013
#58
Good question! It's certainly loaded with enough phallic symbols. OTOH, they don't shoot anything
MotherPetrie
May 2013
#61
I object because it infringes upon my plans to print my own customized LEGO elements.
Orrex
May 2013
#20
So question. Does this mean the NRA will oppose background checks for 3D printers?
Savannahmann
May 2013
#22
Jeez, and I can't even print a 3 page spreadsheet without a F'ing paper jam! n/t
hughee99
May 2013
#30
But that is true about any gun. Balistics work only if the gun hasn't been 'disapeared'.
marble falls
May 2013
#74
No - if making and distributing the plans is legal then there is no criminal liability
hack89
May 2013
#67