New 3D Printer method that looks like something straight out of Star Trek. If you thought traditional 3D Printers were revolutionary, this new tech will blow your mind--using light to materialize the entire object at once, in mere minutes.

Its SLA that doesn't have distinct layers, sounds like it is faster as a result, plus the whole "embedded material" where you can basically 'overmold' (for lack of a better term) a 3d print. Distinct layers on an SLA is not really a concern, faster would be nice but who knows how much faster. The overmolding is one of the more interesting aspects but... I think they have some big hurdles to overcome before the process is really useful. First, they have the issue of shadowing with the overmolding, Plenty of geometries wont work. Not the end of the world but it does limit one of the more interesting functionalities. Second and more important (IMO) is attenuation of light. Right now they are working on very small scales because the light they are using will be attenuated by the material. I think they are limited by size and will continue to be until both the liquid and the solidified material is almost completely clear.

(IANAMaterialScientist so I dont know for sure, this is just speculation)

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