3D Printer Subscription

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$3.5-$5K / annually (subscription based... interesting approach) - you know that someone will hack this to make those printers available offline and out of subscription.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/desktop-metal-just-made-industrial-203001687.html

full article https://robbreport.com/gear/electronics/new-desktop-3d-printer-makes-industrial-strength-parts-for-yearly-fee-2878786/

manufacturer https://www.desktopmetal.com/products/fiber/preorder

MJ Comments

Not metal, but fiber reinforced plastic - which is strong. I don't understand why they claim it's stronger than steel - not sure that's an accurate description. But it is stronger than aluminum.

This is doable open source, we'll be doing fiber reinforcement as well.