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Re: 3D printers for small run boards

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bbhack wrote:

> On 08/31/2013 06:38 AM, Walter Banks wrote:
> > I have had a couple conversations in the last month about the future
> > of 3D printers.
> >
> > One potential application that has come up is the ability to create
> > prototype (or small run ) circuit boards. The possibilities are lots
> > of layers, layers of varying thickness, cooling tubes and potential
> > when combined with a pick and place robot for embedded
> > components, processors.
> >
> > Is anyone providing this type of printer yet within the price range
> > of small to medium sized companies?
> >
> > w..
> >
>
> Are you thinking of depositing conductors and insulators, or just one of
> those?

I am just at this point seeing what is possible. Probably more to the point
getting an idea where this could go with equipment that a small company
could afford. For the sake of an argument what could be done with a
$100K capital cost.

w..

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3D printers for small run boards Walter Banks <walter@bytecraft.com> - 2013-08-31 07:38 -0400
  Re: 3D printers for small run boards bbhack <bbhack@gmail.com> - 2013-08-31 13:19 -0500
    Re: 3D printers for small run boards Walter Banks <walter@bytecraft.com> - 2013-09-01 04:46 -0400
      Re: 3D printers for small run boards bbhack <bbhack@gmail.com> - 2013-09-01 11:26 -0500
        Re: 3D printers for small run boards Theo Markettos <theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk> - 2013-09-04 16:39 +0100
          Re: 3D printers for small run boards bbhack <bbhack@gmail.com> - 2013-09-04 14:06 -0500
  Re: 3D printers for small run boards Jon Kirwan <jonk@infinitefactors.org> - 2013-08-31 21:39 -0700
    Re: 3D printers for small run boards Jon Kirwan <jonk@infinitefactors.org> - 2013-08-31 21:41 -0700
    Re: 3D printers for small run boards Walter Banks <walter@bytecraft.com> - 2013-09-01 04:51 -0400

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