Lumping together several comments on several messages:
I did consider [OT], but felt this type equipment was somewhat state of=20
the art for what appeared low prices considering the $10,000's for most=20
of this type equipment. Felt it was engineering orientated, where=20
prototype/low production application was close to the PICLIST. And yes,=20
[TECH] certainly is appropriate, just didn't cross my mind last night. I=20
wasn't looking so much for replies, as something interesting, thought=20
others would be interested. :)  I don't know if "Build at home" is a=20
criteria, this type equipment could be comfortable putting out=20
prototypes for a large organization.

I know nothing of the software.

Before bed last night, I found their Web Site hard to follow, with not a=20
logical explanation of a starting point kit or assembled unit,=20
compatibility of accessories, maximum sizes, etc. Quickly it seemed like=20
something close to $180 might be the starting point, and added something=20
for freight or what ever. Probably some people that are very good=20
technical, but need a different approach on the web site. Not an unusual=20
situation. :(

I have no use for this type capability, but thought others would be=20
interested, haven't been following this type equipment. People can look=20
at it, and do as they please. It probably is an up an coming area, where=20
others could suggest other forums, lists, etc. Who knows, it might even=20
somewhere down the road warrant a [3D] tag on the PICLIST. :)

On 3/18/2011 10:03 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote:
>> On Mar 18, 2011, at 7:33 PM, Carl Denk wrote:
>>
>> Watching a local business news program and this appeared. Kit or
>> assembled 3D printers and plastic extruders. Priced seem good at $200
>> roughly, but seems they are having as a start up, keeping up with
>> demand. They are located in a Southeast Cleveland, Ohio suburb. There is
>> a fast forward video that's neat.
>> http://www.makergear.com/
>>     =20
> Went to look and it all looks very nice.
> An assembled 3d printer is $875 as far as I can tell.
> They definitely look like they have run out of stuff.
> Carl, what did you see priced at $200 .... a kit ?
>
> gusINnwDenver  99gus
>   =20
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