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Old July 7th 17, 08:34 PM posted to sci.physics,rec.arts.sf.science,sci.space.policy,sci.electronics.design
Robert Clark[_5_]
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Default Towards the *fully* 3D-printed electric cars.

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Separate print heads assumes an inkjet model. These deposition methods
do not have print heads. they lay down a layer of powder and then melt it
where it needs to form the image.


The Desktop Metal system is more akin to inkjet printing and does not use
powders:

Desktop Metal Production System.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUOCiRktuCo


Bob Clark

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