If you cannot afford to buy toys for Christmas this year due to the economy maybe you can just print them using the Alaris30 3D Desktop Printer from Objet. OK, that idea might be a little far fetched today but the reality of this concept might not be too far in the future. The Alaris30 Desktop 3D Printer delivers a unique combination of high-quality, finely detailed printed models available in a compact office-friendly system. Creating smooth surfaces, complex geometries, small moving elements, fine details, stand-out text and whatever else the design demands.
The Alaris30 can be setup on a network where multiple designers can send their files to the printer. When a 3D file is received, the printer will feed the appropriate amount of resin into the tray, and the two printheads get to work by "carving" out the structure of the product. Once that is done, the resin is cured so it can be used immediately once out of the printer.
Sources: Cnet News and Object Website
Even though the printer can fit on a desktop it apparently is not that light, weighing in at about 183 pounds. As this technology evolves I imagine the printer will get much lighter and also less expensive.
Can you imagine the possibilities offered by being able to print physical models of design concepts? Perhaps 3Dwalkthroughs.com would be able to print actual replicas of new property developments.
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