Last I looked the machines were 2-3K but the plastic was around 50.00 per KG. if you aren't selling the items you make, 50 per KG for the plastic gets pricey fast. Maker bot debuted a new 3D scanner last year which is due out soon and the rumor is later this year they will debut a machine capable of recycling your printed items back into plastic to make a new item. The moment someone makes a unit for 2-3K than can scan 3D items and recycle items back into reusable plastic... the entire world will change.
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