Too bad lacks the ability to print internal components such as printing a gun with all the mechanism inside. Therefore it can only print everything it sees, but nonetheless this is amazing
You guys are fucking retarded, of course it's not the same wrench because if you would of watched the whole episode you would know it was filmed in parts, merely because it has a print rate of approximately 1 vertical inch per hour. So the scenes were filmed separate from eachother, the wrench was made prior to the seen of them "scanning the "dummy" wrench, look at the image at 2:54 does it look familiar? What about 3:09? fucking idiots
@EricSHinton ...Another example, Mr. "I am not a moron"
"If you would of watched"... the correct construction is "If you would have watched" - though you could have just written: "If you watched the whole episode..." I realise that this "of" instead of "have" is increasingly common, mostly because in certain trailer parks - apparently including yours - it is pronounced that way. "Would've" sounds like "would of" and so even the "non-retarded" like you, are now writing it that way.
we used to have a couple of these in my highschool 6 years ago. it was impressive back then. and expensive too! one was 100 000€ ffs. now studying architecture and thinking; shit i could've use one of those for my models... but only if i were a billionaire :)
how can you make another one once you've already lost it? U got to start it by scanning eh? (unless you got a saved copy of the scan u had earlier done)
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I had this idea of an invention called the mouse pussy. Its a mouse you use with your computer hat has a pussy built into it so you can ejaculate into it. It is easy to clean just rinse out the semen, all detachable pieces, Thumbs up if you love this idea.
this is the future. but what about object that have components not visible? how would they been scanned. could develop an immersion scanning system with some kind of fluid/gel?
We have many of these 3D printers where I work. Even ones that do metal.
Desktop Engineering magazine did a story on this in the Feb 2012 issue, just look for the wrench in the index.
Can't seem to post the link here but Google search for Desktop Engineering Mag.
One problem National Geographic did not talk about is the lack of gravity in space. I don't think the power will say where you want it in the ZCorp machine.
Why are people getting so worked up about it not being the same image? So what if we dont have powerful enough lasers to be able to penatrate and read the image of a steal item. We have an invention that can replace tools in space without spending billions of dollars.
Infact if something gets damaged all they have to do is create a 3D image of it on earth then send them a signal of it. A lot cheaper than spending billions on a space mission.
these things are not the same, u can see it clearly at 4:48 , the screw is deferent ,chamfer on moving jaw is missing, the form of handle is deferent, writings on the handle is missing and there is a hanger in replica that is not there on original one,
Yesterday night i watched this episode on TV at 10:30pm.... this is really cool way to make things.... why they don't think of making cars,bikes and all expenses it would be great.... really really cool invention..... ;) but how much it costs ...... B)
Yesterday night i watched this episode on TV at 10:30pm.... this really cool way to make things.... why they don't think of making cars,bikes and all expenses it would be great.... really really cool invention..... ;) but how much it costs ...... B)
As many people pointed out before, the scanning is a scam, because the scanned wrench and the final wrench are not same. It's particularly apparent that the original screw has 4 ridges, but the final one has only 3. The inside bevels are also different and the printed one doesn't have letters on it.
@prana888 I'd assume that it would work just like emailing a document: Just send the file up to the ship and let them print it out on board. Not really a hard concept.
@haloman123123 it was opinion at that point of time and it may have not come across my mind about keeping a database of the equipment. learn to show respect.
In the future every household will have at least one of these so for stuff like tools or toys or containers etc. can be gotten instantly from the internet and it's most probably free because everyone will be buying tons of that powder anyway.
@prana888 The idea is that you wouldn't have to scan over and over. There would be a database of tool designs and just take your pic and print it out.
@smaggzi And I'm sorry to burst your bubble but it isnt fake. I will agree that there are differences in the wrench, but before you start saying that its all fake and Nat. Geo. is publishing shows with phony info, YOU should look better. Stop at 2:51 and see that the wrench design on the computer is the exact copy of what prints out.
sorry, but this is fake... the wrenches aint the same... just look better and u will see... they have like 5 differences... explain that. it is a copy machine right...? than it should copy.. ??? (stop at 4:48)
and I noticed that the amount of the inclines was different too. that makes me think the printed wrench was not the one that scanned. it could be loaded 3D file or manually designed on some software
The 3D printed wrench is slightly different from the one we scanned. The differences between the original wrench and the printed one were done intentionally to demonstrate that once scanned, geometry can be digitally edited and then printed. In the interest of time, they cut the explanation about digital editing from the final video.
National Geographic approached Z Corp about creating the video for their Known Universe program. The premise of the story was to look to the future and provide a vision about the types of technologies available today that might evolve in the future and enable astronauts to create tools in space. National Geographic produced and edited the video - Z Corp was not involved in the editing or review and approval of the final video.
Two times out of three i see someone using an adjustable wrench, he or she is using it the wrong way. Once and for all, when you use this tool like that, you'll wreck it at least ten times sooner than using it right. Those who know will surely agree...
@jockeleu youve watched too much Disney my friend, things dont randomly float just by being in space, it needs movement, and the powder can be kept in place by a stream of air
@jockeleu it was a joke, not meant to be insulting or anything, I appologize if my message distressed you. I just love everything space, and watch a lot about it, I dont claim to be an expert in the subject
@WCG86 youve watched too much Disney my friend, things dont randomly float just by being in space, it needs movement, and the powder can be kept in place by a stream of air
Wrench that was scanned is differant to the one that appears on screen and the final object. check the thumb screw and the clasp on the end of the new wrench. There is not one on the original.......oops
A couple of essential components from the original steel wrench are missing in the "copy" model.
Components that are needed to make the wrench function at all.
I think the pig tailed pretentious and kind of obnoxiopus guy in the ridiculous sweater, and the fatsos running the machines, and the bright eyed liar in the film are all sniffing around for a great big grant for a lot of BS.
Ultimately the taxpayer will foot the bill for their Carnival antics.
@Esqpainting, you sound to me like you are really extremely jealous of all of this. Are you so furious because they didn't consult you on this new technology before getting the patent, or is your fury a sign of other things in your life getting chaotic these days? Or is it both, lol.....
So if I pre scan my car, glass dishes, vases, and or mirrors before it get's destroyed and save that image on a flash drive or software program that stores and saves my image I previously scan, can I get a replica of the same thing or if it stay damaged for good? Just something to think about you know?
While this is great and all, "adding a little resin" doesn't replicate the structure's properties--strength, integrity, etc... IE: you don't try to do things with tools that are not built for the task you require... especially when dealing with things in space.
Two problems I can see; from 2.40 onwards you can clearly see the NEW spanner is not the same as the metal one copied, look at the original, it has a hole, but the new one has an actual ring on the end.
Then; How are you going to copy a tool once you have just watched it disppear into space? So you have to store a copy of every item on the computer before you leave home? ok, sorted!
Couple of issues here, how is a handheld scanner accurate to 40 microns? The motion created by your pulse is greater than 40 microns. When the "ring" is coloured red, how is it that the highlighted ring includes the axis, which isn't visible to the scanner?
They're either leaving out a boatload of important information, or this is a hoax.
@stillspooky They don't video the scanning of the whole wrench cause that would most likely be to long. Also the hand held scanner is quite chunky and people probably spent alot of time on it to make it small enough to hold but powerful enough to actually scan.
@MKAnim8ion Interesting apologies, but the facts are as follows: the scan involved requires differentiating different pieces of the same metal intertwined. The scan would need to be able to infer which parts were connected and fixed in place, and which should be able to move. Handheld or otherwise, this is simply not possible. In order to be "accurate to 40 microns" both the scanner and the object would have to be fixed in place. Science is about understanding what it is you're observing. Peace
@stillspooky No but clearly in the video you can see that the scanner itself is connected to a computer which most likely has the correct programming to help the printer understand what it is doing. Also after scanning the Object they most likely differentiate the moving parts on that program. that is most likely why also in the video the moving part was easily highlighted to turn it red.
What the hell?? The produced tool is not identical to the scanned one!! watch @4:48 There are several modifications. Plus the nut tightening test, if you're holding the object in one hand and the wrench in the other one then surely your hand with the object will fail because your hand holding the wrench will produce a torque much greater than the torque your wrench-free-hand can produce. So were you actually testing the wrench or your hand? Torque= Force x Dist
FRAUD ALERT: The printer may be real, but the demonstration is BOGUS. Wind the video back and compare the wrench they scanned to the wretch they printed. They are not even the same wrench. The original had a hole in the bottom of the wrench, the printed wrench has a separate ring on the bottom. The mechanical working parts are different too. The worm gear looks like it was designed to be more robust so that the plastic would not break as easy. If it works so well, why fake it?
Have you ever worked with composites? with the right resin mixture, some composites can have the strength of steel. If you have ever worked in the aerospace industry, you RARELY see a bolt thats rusted solid. i doubt the astronauts need to worry about that.
plus this isnt a "tool making" machine. They were just showing what it CAN do.
How could it possibly scan a standard crescent wrench with a hole in the end and then produce one with a swivel wire loop on the end, c'mon, get real.
cool concept except they change the handle piece also the computer that they are scaning with would need the data of all objects internal parts. seems not plausible for this technology to become wide spread in the future. still i really do like the idea of it.
@courtnieJ The original rapid prototypers used lasers to solidify a liquid resin to create a part. This looks to be more accurate and somewhat faster.
You Wouldn't Print A Car....like hell I wouldn't
darkviper039 11 hours ago
Kid: Mom can I have that toy!
Mom: What size do you want it?
Kid: EXTRUH LARGE!
Mom: Here you go
Kid: IMPOSSIBRU!
Nicro327 1 day ago
Too bad lacks the ability to print internal components such as printing a gun with all the mechanism inside. Therefore it can only print everything it sees, but nonetheless this is amazing
tbsdrummer87 5 days ago
i see all these cool cars on internet, PRINT ME ONE :DDDDDDDDDD
chhavan 5 days ago
i want my butt on 3D dude... :D
darcass69 6 days ago
@darcass69 sounds like ya wanna fuck yourself
tbsdrummer87 5 days ago
You guys are fucking retarded, of course it's not the same wrench because if you would of watched the whole episode you would know it was filmed in parts, merely because it has a print rate of approximately 1 vertical inch per hour. So the scenes were filmed separate from eachother, the wrench was made prior to the seen of them "scanning the "dummy" wrench, look at the image at 2:54 does it look familiar? What about 3:09? fucking idiots
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@EricSHinton ...Another example, Mr. "I am not a moron"
"If you would of watched"... the correct construction is "If you would have watched" - though you could have just written: "If you watched the whole episode..." I realise that this "of" instead of "have" is increasingly common, mostly because in certain trailer parks - apparently including yours - it is pronounced that way. "Would've" sounds like "would of" and so even the "non-retarded" like you, are now writing it that way.
camcoop25 6 days ago
Tea, Earl Grey, HOT!
GhedNGreta 1 week ago 3
@GhedNGreta Hahaha exactly.
Ravenswraith 4 days ago
we used to have a couple of these in my highschool 6 years ago. it was impressive back then. and expensive too! one was 100 000€ ffs. now studying architecture and thinking; shit i could've use one of those for my models... but only if i were a billionaire :)
pustolov9 1 week ago
print my girlfriend, but enlarge her breasts, make her ass a bit bigger and just remove her voice box for me please.
Dec2012omg 1 week ago 2
how can you make another one once you've already lost it? U got to start it by scanning eh? (unless you got a saved copy of the scan u had earlier done)
CharitTissera 1 week ago
@CharitTissera u answered ur own question........ there you go
K03dUr1p0dplz 1 week ago
Criminals must be sitting back and developing ideas for using this for illegal gain.
vdice2 1 week ago
@vdice2 maybe they'll print their selves a fleshlight or a gun or a dildo or some fake cocaine
K03dUr1p0dplz 1 week ago
i love his sweater, and ponytail
vivesuvida 1 week ago
3D printers are crazy!
MrQuojax 2 weeks ago
make a portal gun
isailin15 2 weeks ago
I can't wait till it makes me a cheeseburger... to eat - nom nom nom ! : D
dennizenx 2 weeks ago
Im going to print my dick.
yeabudie745 2 weeks ago 7
@yeabudie745 It doesn't print that small objects
Noavaileblenames 2 weeks ago 3
@Noavaileblenames Your right :'(
yeabudie745 2 weeks ago
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I had this idea of an invention called the mouse pussy. Its a mouse you use with your computer hat has a pussy built into it so you can ejaculate into it. It is easy to clean just rinse out the semen, all detachable pieces, Thumbs up if you love this idea.
youredeadfred 3 weeks ago
can i print some food
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this is the future. but what about object that have components not visible? how would they been scanned. could develop an immersion scanning system with some kind of fluid/gel?
mbenne30 3 weeks ago
How do you stop the powder floating around in space?
Sres1 3 weeks ago 5
We have many of these 3D printers where I work. Even ones that do metal.
Desktop Engineering magazine did a story on this in the Feb 2012 issue, just look for the wrench in the index.
Can't seem to post the link here but Google search for Desktop Engineering Mag.
One problem National Geographic did not talk about is the lack of gravity in space. I don't think the power will say where you want it in the ZCorp machine.
HomeCNC 3 weeks ago
Thats Extremely make me shocked !!!
q8hnn 4 weeks ago
I enjoyed masturbating to this video
nicpham 4 weeks ago
THATS IT IVE HAD IT WITH THESE MOTHA FUCKIN SNAKES ON THIS MOTHA FUCKIN PLANE
ho0pla 1 month ago
imagine a larger version of this that can 'print' small (like for one person) houses
CloudPulse 1 month ago
@CloudPulse You realize it's cheaper and quicker to just build a house with raw materials, right?
PSNBloodraid 3 weeks ago
@PSNBloodraid but that's no fun.
CloudPulse 3 weeks ago
@CloudPulse But it's more efficient. =|
PSNBloodraid 3 weeks ago
first ever pirated wrench, wait i think they made another one...IN CHINA!
vietduong128 1 month ago
pause at 2:30 and 4:12! It's not the same wrench!!! I'm sure they already had a working 3D model
mrkao510 1 month ago
EPIC!
superlegotoby00 1 month ago
Why are people getting so worked up about it not being the same image? So what if we dont have powerful enough lasers to be able to penatrate and read the image of a steal item. We have an invention that can replace tools in space without spending billions of dollars.
Infact if something gets damaged all they have to do is create a 3D image of it on earth then send them a signal of it. A lot cheaper than spending billions on a space mission.
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k1ngofthosewhoknow 1 month ago
@ajaco10 you had me impressed till i read 'steal' item
k1ngofthosewhoknow 1 month ago
these things are not the same, u can see it clearly at 4:48 , the screw is deferent ,chamfer on moving jaw is missing, the form of handle is deferent, writings on the handle is missing and there is a hanger in replica that is not there on original one,
amoomilad 1 month ago
Print me Jessica Alba
DineNastyLakers 1 month ago 2
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Yesterday night i watched this episode on TV at 10:30pm.... this is really cool way to make things.... why they don't think of making cars,bikes and all expenses it would be great.... really really cool invention..... ;) but how much it costs ...... B)
Win7Buddy 1 month ago
Yesterday night i watched this episode on TV at 10:30pm.... this really cool way to make things.... why they don't think of making cars,bikes and all expenses it would be great.... really really cool invention..... ;) but how much it costs ...... B)
Win7Buddy 1 month ago
So we can do that with cash right?
Youbian 1 month ago
@Youbian No make it print gold bullion
pitot1988 1 month ago
i gota steal myself one of the printers!
spunkflunk 1 month ago
thats simply amazing
kartikeykant07 1 month ago
Can you imagine the heap of garbage this invention will generate??? LOL
renumeratedfrog 1 month ago
As many people pointed out before, the scanning is a scam, because the scanned wrench and the final wrench are not same. It's particularly apparent that the original screw has 4 ridges, but the final one has only 3. The inside bevels are also different and the printed one doesn't have letters on it.
renumeratedfrog 1 month ago
the old save/power off copy cheat from pokemon comes to life!
MnALoRd 1 month ago
WOW. This is soooo cool!
Philson 1 month ago
* He uses the wrench.*
*Checks if it's hard enough.*
"Wow, this is a real tool."
*ROCK MUSIC*
Aalata 1 month ago 2
At 4:48 both wrenches are side by side but the original has some writing on its right side. Why doesn't the copy have the same writing???
1melahat 1 month ago
you can make a dildo company with this! just print your penis. Win!
maximusndb1 1 month ago 3
1. Buy a 3D printer
2. Make millions of copies of yourself
4. Train all your clones efficiently to fight
5. Take over the world
6. ???
7. Profit!
SapphireSparta 1 month ago 22
@SapphireSparta 8. Fail
MyGamerTV 1 month ago
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I Know this can replicate things, but does this type of 3D printer have the ability to say replicate a computer processor, and have it actually work?
FpsLimitless 1 month ago
will be very useful to the Chinese =P
anshuman0001 2 months ago
he sounds like cleveland
yesbutnobut22 2 months ago 3
Print me a 3d printer!! :D
askjfl 2 months ago 58
@askjfl "Printception"
Schnupfolog 1 month ago
but if you loose it how you can print it without scanning it, you have to scan all them tools .LOL
dabur872916 2 months ago
@dabur872916 they'll scan all the necessary tools required for the work before leaving for the space.
MyGamerTV 1 month ago
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if you lose a tool in space, you can print it.
2 years later Houston, we have a problem. we lost a tool.
Houston: go print it
Astronaut: How the F... can I scan it. It already lost!!
notekac 2 months ago
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notekac 2 months ago
Now I can be lazy and print my stuff at home
TheDarthRavage 2 months ago
Fascinating. Can they do it with women? Can they do it with Amber Heard?
ralphus44 2 months ago
I know i Have this video :P
fanterage 2 months ago
@prana888 I'd assume that it would work just like emailing a document: Just send the file up to the ship and let them print it out on board. Not really a hard concept.
etc0x 2 months ago
Could you print a real 3D human hand or any human body part????
cmcheer1 2 months ago
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@prana888 scan all the tools before you start the trip
when u need some tools, just print it.
is it work?
py812 2 months ago
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py812 2 months ago
@prana888 No offense but u should really delete this comment its kinda making you look stupid :/
haloman123123 2 months ago
@haloman123123 it was opinion at that point of time and it may have not come across my mind about keeping a database of the equipment. learn to show respect.
prana888 2 months ago
@prana888 well you would have one back at Earth base and a printer on your space ship.
you call earth and say I need a wrench, they photocopy on earth and send to the space ship printer.
MrUppsy 2 months ago
@OrionDarkChocolate its not fake, this is how some people make twisty puzzles such as the dumbell cube (look it up)
C53H 2 months ago
Lol yet another trolling fake video, was wondering when I will see next one.
OrionDarkChocolate 2 months ago
If I get that printer,I'd print a Bugatti!!!
nkanyisoish 2 months ago
@nkanyisoish Print your mom.
TaePoDongIII 2 months ago
It wouldn't work... there would be no gravity
gardwateva 2 months ago
@prana888 print everything to .pdf and have them ready for 3D print just in case :P
margaritisg 2 months ago
@prana888 umm, you scan the most important tools before you loose them and then you can reproduce in case of loss?
Longboardize 2 months ago
I LIKE HIS BILL COSBY SWEATER.
iluvtkandbk 2 months ago
@prana888 If you have the dimensions backed up you can still create it, like data. Just need to upload it via hard-copy.
VascusGaming 2 months ago
ok, it scans, it prints, but... will it blend?
babizAthens 2 months ago 3
wooooow
TheNonamoon 2 months ago
4:48 FAIL!!! Shapes don't SHAPE!
tharga8616 2 months ago
@tharga8616 lol your right hahahah complete fail XD
BrendanLikesApple46 2 months ago
@prana888 u'd probably already have it's shape scanned into the program before losing it... thats just my assumption
Pmarz15 2 months ago
In the future every household will have at least one of these so for stuff like tools or toys or containers etc. can be gotten instantly from the internet and it's most probably free because everyone will be buying tons of that powder anyway.
Draphcone 2 months ago
COPY A GUN !!!
Indigopeter 3 months ago 2
@2053tee yep,also notice how the "copied" wrench had a ring attached to its end, while the original did not
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@prana888 The idea is that you wouldn't have to scan over and over. There would be a database of tool designs and just take your pic and print it out.
i5aac92 3 months ago
Damn nice
ARAGONlIVE5 3 months ago
The video left out the part where they go
"So, after scanning this wrench, you'll just print it and it'll work exactly as advertised?"
"Oh, sorry, now, we can't scan *inside* the wrench... But, luckily, we have here some ready-made 3d models on file of a functional wrench!"
"Oh man, what a stroke of luck that we didn't come here with a tool that you definitely wouldn't have blueprints for!"
"Definitely! Ah ah ah ah ah!"
"Ah ah ah ah ah!"
Naeddyr 3 months ago 24
@Naeddyr They made a video to explain that.
CautionCat 1 month ago
Can i just print Shakira?? lol
Endowed8 3 months ago
@smaggzi And I'm sorry to burst your bubble but it isnt fake. I will agree that there are differences in the wrench, but before you start saying that its all fake and Nat. Geo. is publishing shows with phony info, YOU should look better. Stop at 2:51 and see that the wrench design on the computer is the exact copy of what prints out.
cphuhn3 3 months ago
sorry, but this is fake... the wrenches aint the same... just look better and u will see... they have like 5 differences... explain that. it is a copy machine right...? than it should copy.. ??? (stop at 4:48)
smaggzi 3 months ago
you'd have to design a printer that doesn't rely on gravity for its operation.
TheMaster734 3 months ago
Foolproof: print more printers. But can you print out a gummy bear?
AllieMont 3 months ago
mind blown. Amazing.
gocheckmyblog 3 months ago
oh my god, thats awsome!
berkut2006 4 months ago
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and I noticed that the amount of the inclines was different too. that makes me think the printed wrench was not the one that scanned. it could be loaded 3D file or manually designed on some software
myrdalism 4 months ago
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myrdalism 4 months ago
the bottom side of the scanned wrench was different with the printed one. did anyone notice it?
myrdalism 4 months ago
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myrdalism 4 months ago
The 3D printed wrench is slightly different from the one we scanned. The differences between the original wrench and the printed one were done intentionally to demonstrate that once scanned, geometry can be digitally edited and then printed. In the interest of time, they cut the explanation about digital editing from the final video.
3DPrinters 4 months ago
@3DPrinters So, then, you can correct discrepancies, like the limited range of the wrench's diameter shown here? That is awesome. I want one.
MaxxTheMerciless 3 months ago
National Geographic approached Z Corp about creating the video for their Known Universe program. The premise of the story was to look to the future and provide a vision about the types of technologies available today that might evolve in the future and enable astronauts to create tools in space. National Geographic produced and edited the video - Z Corp was not involved in the editing or review and approval of the final video.
3DPrinters 4 months ago
wooooooow
knmitrev 4 months ago
Two times out of three i see someone using an adjustable wrench, he or she is using it the wrong way. Once and for all, when you use this tool like that, you'll wreck it at least ten times sooner than using it right. Those who know will surely agree...
rbuss1956 5 months ago
I want that cheeseburger
W1F3B34T3R 5 months ago
Ehm, wouldn't that powder just float around and not stay in its place if it was to be in space?! Fail =)
jockeleu 5 months ago
@jockeleu youve watched too much Disney my friend, things dont randomly float just by being in space, it needs movement, and the powder can be kept in place by a stream of air
Alex13N 2 months ago
@Alex13N Man, who the hell has been watching disney too much? You make it sound like u spend ur weekends in space...
jockeleu 2 months ago
@jockeleu it was a joke, not meant to be insulting or anything, I appologize if my message distressed you. I just love everything space, and watch a lot about it, I dont claim to be an expert in the subject
Alex13N 2 months ago
Wouldn't all that powder just float everywhere and cause a huge problem inside of a space craft?
WCG86 5 months ago
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@WCG86 youve watched too much Disney my friend, things dont randomly float just by being in space, it needs movement, and the powder can be kept in place by a stream of air
Alex13N 2 months ago
@prana888 You have all your tools saved as datafiles on a computer...
jockeleu 5 months ago
Those wrenches are different. There are lots of things they are not telling us here, like the truth.
jimmac808 6 months ago 2
@jimmac808
agree, scanned file was not the printed file.
parazitchina 6 months ago
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taylorshields 6 months ago
Accurate to within 40 microns. Less than the thickness of human hair. Amazing.
garyji 6 months ago
Wrench that was scanned is differant to the one that appears on screen and the final object. check the thumb screw and the clasp on the end of the new wrench. There is not one on the original.......oops
flakey3546 6 months ago 2
Can you print a 3D printer that would print 3D objects?
battoosh 6 months ago
Make a dildo
LanopojjJanopo 6 months ago
Way to use a crescent wrench the wrong way round mr physicist. Jay Leno used one of these 3d things, so I kinda believe it works.
moyadapne 6 months ago
A couple of essential components from the original steel wrench are missing in the "copy" model.
Components that are needed to make the wrench function at all.
I think the pig tailed pretentious and kind of obnoxiopus guy in the ridiculous sweater, and the fatsos running the machines, and the bright eyed liar in the film are all sniffing around for a great big grant for a lot of BS.
Ultimately the taxpayer will foot the bill for their Carnival antics.
But such is life.
Esqpainting 7 months ago
@Esqpainting This is a game changing idea. I don't see any antics in this. I think the reason you see it that way is because it's just so damn crazy.
mtb416 6 months ago
@Esqpainting, you sound to me like you are really extremely jealous of all of this. Are you so furious because they didn't consult you on this new technology before getting the patent, or is your fury a sign of other things in your life getting chaotic these days? Or is it both, lol.....
2012Ambrosia 6 months ago
@2012Ambrosia I Troll the internet to bring attention to the issue of almost 1 Trillion dollars of Student Loan Debt in the US.
Insulting yes, but I got your attention didn't I?
Please google Third Tier Reality" Please also google: All Education Matters blogspot
Please also google: "Studentloanjustice and read the work of Alan Collinge
As for the invention, I don't really care one way or the other. But what took people so long to reply to my comment?
Esqpainting 6 months ago
I would ask them to print me a hot chick
socom2masta9 7 months ago
So if I pre scan my car, glass dishes, vases, and or mirrors before it get's destroyed and save that image on a flash drive or software program that stores and saves my image I previously scan, can I get a replica of the same thing or if it stay damaged for good? Just something to think about you know?
Paparoachfanalways 7 months ago
they need to put morgen fox in there a couple of times
SaNToLoKo7 7 months ago
While this is great and all, "adding a little resin" doesn't replicate the structure's properties--strength, integrity, etc... IE: you don't try to do things with tools that are not built for the task you require... especially when dealing with things in space.
KidsSayNoobALot 7 months ago
This video may be faked, but this technology is real. They do this same thing using plastics for making models for movie characters.
WalkingHazy 7 months ago
that commentator is an arse hole.
incongra 7 months ago
Two problems I can see; from 2.40 onwards you can clearly see the NEW spanner is not the same as the metal one copied, look at the original, it has a hole, but the new one has an actual ring on the end.
Then; How are you going to copy a tool once you have just watched it disppear into space? So you have to store a copy of every item on the computer before you leave home? ok, sorted!
RudolphOcker 7 months ago 2
@RudolphOcker Obviously, you scan a tool DOWN HERE and send the scan to the replicator in the spacecraft, numbnuts.
tombotucker 7 months ago
Couple of issues here, how is a handheld scanner accurate to 40 microns? The motion created by your pulse is greater than 40 microns. When the "ring" is coloured red, how is it that the highlighted ring includes the axis, which isn't visible to the scanner?
They're either leaving out a boatload of important information, or this is a hoax.
stillspooky 7 months ago
@stillspooky Great points!
clarkekiss 7 months ago
@stillspooky They don't video the scanning of the whole wrench cause that would most likely be to long. Also the hand held scanner is quite chunky and people probably spent alot of time on it to make it small enough to hold but powerful enough to actually scan.
MKAnim8ion 7 months ago
@MKAnim8ion Interesting apologies, but the facts are as follows: the scan involved requires differentiating different pieces of the same metal intertwined. The scan would need to be able to infer which parts were connected and fixed in place, and which should be able to move. Handheld or otherwise, this is simply not possible. In order to be "accurate to 40 microns" both the scanner and the object would have to be fixed in place. Science is about understanding what it is you're observing. Peace
stillspooky 7 months ago
@stillspooky No but clearly in the video you can see that the scanner itself is connected to a computer which most likely has the correct programming to help the printer understand what it is doing. Also after scanning the Object they most likely differentiate the moving parts on that program. that is most likely why also in the video the moving part was easily highlighted to turn it red.
MKAnim8ion 7 months ago
can you clone yourself if you crawl in to it? No? Then i'm not interested.
DjAces11 7 months ago
Hoax ?
xxdonaldqxxx 7 months ago
Amazing
Splendor
Beautiful
55faalt 7 months ago
What the hell?? The produced tool is not identical to the scanned one!! watch @4:48 There are several modifications. Plus the nut tightening test, if you're holding the object in one hand and the wrench in the other one then surely your hand with the object will fail because your hand holding the wrench will produce a torque much greater than the torque your wrench-free-hand can produce. So were you actually testing the wrench or your hand? Torque= Force x Dist
Still a creative invention though.
Grejegando 7 months ago 3
what is up with that Cosby sweater
dailyn777 7 months ago 2
MrCrafty78
Do you know why the demo results in a wrench w/ a different handle tip?
30stmFantasy 7 months ago
I heard the cost of lost wrenches is what lead to NASA "delaying" their space program for an undetermined period of time.
msolar9475 7 months ago
Neat as hell if it works.
theothertoolbox 7 months ago
FRAUD ALERT: The printer may be real, but the demonstration is BOGUS. Wind the video back and compare the wrench they scanned to the wretch they printed. They are not even the same wrench. The original had a hole in the bottom of the wrench, the printed wrench has a separate ring on the bottom. The mechanical working parts are different too. The worm gear looks like it was designed to be more robust so that the plastic would not break as easy. If it works so well, why fake it?
MrJamesBynum 7 months ago
Clearly they cheated in the show, but then they always do, it's the classic cooking show "here's one I prepared earlier." bit.
The real questions are:
1. How will their wrench stand-up to a bolt that's rusted solid?
2. How will their wrench stand-up to environmental exposure (sun, rain, oil Etc.)? a
3. How will society stand-up to the riots, when every person working in manufacturing discovers they are redundant?
video1reject 7 months ago
@video1reject
Have you ever worked with composites? with the right resin mixture, some composites can have the strength of steel. If you have ever worked in the aerospace industry, you RARELY see a bolt thats rusted solid. i doubt the astronauts need to worry about that.
plus this isnt a "tool making" machine. They were just showing what it CAN do.
speedinquest 7 months ago
Is the powder recycled?
MsPeanutp 7 months ago
incredible
shawn7178newsom 7 months ago
How could it possibly scan a standard crescent wrench with a hole in the end and then produce one with a swivel wire loop on the end, c'mon, get real.
paulatriedes 7 months ago 2
cool concept except they change the handle piece also the computer that they are scaning with would need the data of all objects internal parts. seems not plausible for this technology to become wide spread in the future. still i really do like the idea of it.
GreenScotsman 7 months ago
let's see you print liquid.
courtnieJ 7 months ago
@courtnieJ The original rapid prototypers used lasers to solidify a liquid resin to create a part. This looks to be more accurate and somewhat faster.
NoHairMon 7 months ago
whats the white stuff after they picked it out of the printer?
willettgarrett 7 months ago
Inception printer... use the printer to print another printer...
then Xzibit can be all like "Yo dawg, we printed a printer with this printer so you can print while you print"
qoaa 7 months ago 24
@qoaa Prinception
cynikalb 4 months ago
@qoaa 9gager? :p
OBeymydreamz 3 months ago
I bet someone would scan there genitals if they had one.
theonlylolking 7 months ago
mmmmm! more lego!
KEvron
KEvronista 7 months ago
Just amazing.
TheSgt93 7 months ago