3-D Printing: Revolutionizing Manufacturing (Rebroadcast)

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3-D Printing: Revolutionizing Manufacturing (Rebroadcast)

Many technologists believe 3-D printing technology will revolutionize manufacturing. We explore the future of 3-D printing and possible intellectual property battles looming on Capitol Hill.

Many technologists believe advances in 3-D printing will revolutionize manufacturing. With the right software, in-home printers can already produce unique homewares, machine parts and architectural models. In the future, these devices could re-wire and democratize the global manufacturing economy. We explore the future of 3-D printing and possible intellectual property battles looming on Capitol Hill.

Guests

Chris Anderson

Editor-in-chief, Wired; Co-founder and Chairman, 3D Robotics

Michael Weinberg

Vice President, Public Knowledge

Related Links

Wired: "Look Ma, I Made It Myself! 10 Amazing Things 3-D Printers Can Do Now"
"It Will Be Awesome If They Don’t Screw This Up: 3D Printing, Intellectual Property, and the Fight Over the Next Great Disruptive Technology" by Michael Weinberg

Photo Gallery: What You Can Make With A 3-D Printer

Video: Time Lapsed 3-D Printing

A mini Beethoven bust printing on MakerBot #169 with a total print time of 1 hour and 22 minutes.

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