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The Thing-O-Matic can be yours for a mere $1299 (Image: David Neff/Makerbot)
Though a simple concept, 3D printing has blossomed into a pursuit that spans myriad fields, from giant crane-mounted nozzles oozing concrete, to printers for the kitchen that squeeze molten chocolate into shapely treats.
Prices for the rigs can be in the stratosphere, but the cheapest models have come down to around $1000, making 3D printing accessible to hobbyists. There are also agencies like who will print your designs for you.
Here 91av provides a glimpse…
