The wild idea relies on building machines that clone themselves, then manufacture just about anything.
The “self-replicating rapid prototyper”, or RepRap for short is a machine of the size of a fridge which has an ability to print 3D objects from a digital design. The machine squirts molten plastic in layers to print the 3D object that you want to make.
The machine will bring up a new industrial revolution by allowing users to make products needed at your home itself, eliminating the need to go to shops for buying it. To date the machine has made a belt buckle, a scale architectural model and even one of its own components. The best and most appealing part is that this, Dr. Bowyer’s vision, is a machine that can be made, adapted and improved by its users according to their needs. The idea will make the machine lot more popular and simple to use for your household works.
Using this machine, you will be able to buy or share designs on the internet and you will no longer be dependent on large companies manufacturing large numbers of consumer goods.
Via: Hindu
