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3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.

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3D Print Farm Talk - Should You Upgrade? - Some Experience with Old vs New Machines (www.youtube.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I found this interesting. It's a different view point than "buy the latest and greatest".

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Working in a niche field I see this a lot. For example, we needed an adapter for an amplifier from a small research equipment company. The provided us with a 3d printed component MacGyvered with existing hardware. I would imagine the total number they will ever need to make would be less than 100. I can't imagine a better use for 3d printing.