Paper based 3d printing

[Pgtaylorart]

For all you paper purists out there, there is a new way of 3d printing that cuts and glues layers of regular, cheap printer paper into a solid 3d shape. It can even color print the edge shape before cutting to create photo real models. This may be a great option to make the small detail parts, wheels, engines, etc, and still keep pure to our paper heritage. I'm sure it's a bit expensive right now, but the website explains that the materials involved in the printing are the cheapest for any 3d printing process.

Here's the link for anyone interested:
How Paper-based 3D Printing Works | BL 3Dimension Corp

Cheers,
George

[airdave]

I'm always fascinated by the idea of producing a 3D model of
some internal body part...from an MIR or similar scan.

Doing it in paper seems like a better alternative to the plastic 3D printing.
Even for demo products and test objects too.

[OhioMike]

The machines prices start at 20,000 USD!!!

[airdave]

yes, but a brain transplant is up to $180,000 now,
so its good to print out a copy before you start the procedure.

[spaceagent-9]

carve a solid out of wood, make a mold, then fill with paper powder mixed with glue for a product.

[peter taft]

I had one of these, got it to copy itself then sold it Cooool piece of kit for sure !

[Pgtaylorart]

Originally Posted by OhioMike

The machines prices start at 20,000 USD!!!

You don't buy the machine, you use their service. Staples has a the printers in two of their stores here in the US as an experiment to see if people are interested, and there are more throughout Europe.

-George

[jleslie48]

wow! that sounds perfect for us. I like it a whole lot better than the plastic 3d printers.

[scon10]

How would this machine deal with complex shapes like air scoops for carb inlet or oil coolers on Pratt & Whitney engines? And can it make ships railing in scale 1:200 or 250? That would be a break-through! I'm interested.