3d Printers Moon

[RodPad]

I think this will happen.
If I see happen, that would be great!

3d Printers on the moon.

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Rod ..

 

[mavic3usa]

Nice but never going to happen in at least the next dozen or so generations. Too much fraud, abuse, waste, government, greed, war, etc. No one on planet earth is ready for any of this anytime soon. Not trying to be negative but just my opinion. It's nice and fun to dream but that's about all it is, a fantasy. It's all talk and no action.

 

[RodPad]

I sent this link to few others as PM.

I thought these were worth sharing.

"Yep. Next they will be building cars using only electric motors and Lego blocks".


"Maybe you, but not me. Great idea, but people are going to be few that are willing to travel to that destination. No Kentucky Fried Chicken there yet."
Hey bud, if you come across this post.

You forgot if they use this in the middle. You don't need KFC there.


You can print this for free.

Rod ..

 

[tstr14]

The moon and Mars may be a bit of a reach, but using the technology here on Earth has proven to be both viable and desirable. Yes, printing homes for the homeless that costs $400k isn't realistic by any means, but as the technology improves, the cost will decrease.

Additionally, the adaptability of this process makes it even more appealing. Making the cavity between the walls wider would provide more insulation properties making the homes more thermally efficient in extreme hot and cold climates, as well as making them more sound proof. Imagine how much more damage resistant they would also be in areas susceptible to hurricanes, such as the south east US.

The only downside I can see, at least initially, would be the cost in modifying or repairing anything after building. For example, adding another electrical outlet, or doing a renovation like adding another bedroom and bath. Yes, they too could be 'printed' but adding extra plumbing or electrical wiring could be prohibitive. Fixing a leaking pipe that requires removing a section of the wall would be equally daunting, especially to make it blend back in with the original surface.

Still, it's a very promising technology that if I were younger, I would be very interested in if looking at a new house.

 

[RodPad]

@tstr14
That was a great post!!

This part really impressed me.
"The only downside I can see, at least initially, would be the cost in modifying or repairing anything after building."
The plus and the minus values

Rod ..

 

[pearsonnel]

No way... I still don’t have a 3D printer, and they’re already talking about using them on the moon? That’s crazy! For now, I’ve always relied on great big canvas services whenever I needed prints, and they’ve been fantastic. But seeing how fast technology is moving, I guess it’s finally time to get one. It would be awesome to experiment with designs and bring creative ideas to life at home