3D Printed Circuits: the Holy Grail of 3D printing
If 3D printers were able to evolve to have the capability to replicate complex electronics, it would have profound implications for just how disruptive 3D printing technology could actually be.
If 3D printers were able to evolve to have the capability to replicate complex electronics, it would have profound implications for just how disruptive 3D printing technology could actually be.
RepRap advocate Rhys Jones, one of the pioneers of DIY printed circuits, has been making some serious progress lately, as you can see in the photo.
Stratasys and Optomec have gotten together to combine the printing of electronics with the 3D printing of physical objects. First project: a UAV.
Ponoko’s David ten Have says that within two years we’ll see circuit boards being created on 3D printers.