Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by detaro 4115 days ago
The printers people can afford for at home, yes. 3D printing companies like Shapeways will do your designs in many other materials as well, including steel.
1 comments

I'm hoping that someday we'll be able to print integrated circuits and other components right onto a board. You may be able to print out a new joint for your robo-dog's leg, but if some capacitors blow and it's all SMD repair is a lot harder at present.