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		tibbon on Sept 19, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Makerbot announces new 3D printer: Replicator 2 I'm guessing they are using more precision parts each time, which are a major step forward, but definitely still not cheaper.

forgottenpaswrd on Sept 19, 2012 [–]

You can make your RepRap for $400. I know because I did it.

Very useful, but the material cost is too high. The main change in the recent future are not the printers, but the "personal filamnet extruders" that are appearing now that will make material cost drop 10X when they are improved.

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