A Recent 3D Printing Breakthrough Brings Us One Step Closer to You Downloading a Car
Gizmodo • • business
Key Points:
- The film industry once panicked over piracy, with the MPAA claiming an $18.2 billion loss in 2005 due to camcorder piracy, and Warner Bros. producing the infamous "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" PSA equating digital piracy with serious crimes like theft.
- These PSAs were widely ridiculed for their exaggerated comparisons, as many people accepted digital piracy while rejecting physical theft, highlighting a disconnect between legal messaging and public perception.
- Recently, MIT researchers developed a 3D printer capable of producing a fully functioning linear motor in about three hours using five materials, drastically reducing production time and costs to around $0.50.
- This breakthrough could revolutionize manufacturing by enabling rapid, low-cost production of complex
