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In the very near future, you’ll be able to 3D print real wooden furniture
Digital Trends ^ | February 26, 2014 | Drew Prindle

Posted on 02/27/2014 2:10:13 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: equaviator

“You can’t duplicate the quality of the lumber from a real tree with 3D printing. 3D printers cannot grow trees and they can’t print lumber.You can’t duplicate the quality of the lumber from a real tree with 3D printing. 3D printers cannot grow trees and they can’t print lumber.”

You also need to read the article. The process uses actual wood, and the manufacturer refers to it as “additive manufacturing” not “3D printing”.


21 posted on 02/27/2014 1:13:39 PM PST by PreciousLiberty
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I was just being critical of the headline.


22 posted on 02/27/2014 4:18:47 PM PST by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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