In a message dated 06/15/2002 22:52:07, chrup_at_earthlink.net writes:
<snip>
>Now if we do it all 21st centure, you'd get out your 3D object scanner,
>then your 3D modeling software and finish up what the scanner dragged in
>from looking at the original battery, after which you insert a block of
>solid steel into a small hole and after a few minutes and some rumbling,
>the finished product drops out of the slot in the bottom.
<snip>
Actually, you're not too far off track. The 3D scanners and moulding=20
machines actually exist right now. They just cost an arm and a leg, not to=20
mention your firstborn, and are found in industrial settings due to their=20
cost, size and weight. They are essentially 3D printers which use a plastic=
=20
material in powder form as raw material and a "binder" solution to set the=20
powder. See http://www.zcorp.com for more details (click on "Product=20
Information" in the side menu and then click on "the build process"). There=20
are also 3D milling machines. See http://www.gravers.com/mdxcombo.html for=20
more details.
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