It’s now possible to scan and replicate an object with moving parts in a 3D printer. Check out what happens when the physicist reaches into the dust and pulls out a wrench. Truly, any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. (FYI, I think some post-scanning information must have been added to the computer representation to Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Marginal Revolution Discovery Date : 06/07/2011 21:27 Number of articles : 7
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