Solar Powered 3D Printer

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen.

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Markus Kayser – Solar Sinter Project from Markus Kayser on Vimeo.

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But it does apparently – melting sand with a magnifying glass… CNC the whole lot… Make Shapes!

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Markus Kayser – Sun Cutter Project from Markus Kayser on Vimeo.

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The video reminds me a bit of Russian Sci Fi nightmare Kin Dza-Dza – which is the Russian version of Morons from Outer Space wearing a Kafka hat. Frustrating bozons with power everywhere.


1 Comment » for Solar Powered 3D Printer
  1. thomas says:

    Where can i purchase the sun shades?