You used to think that Shapeways was classless, only offering customers the ability to order 3D printed products made of Silver, Brass, Bronze, and Steel, in addition to an endless array of non-metal materials. How pedestrian! Well, Lucille Bluth, the online 3D printing service has met your luxurious demands by adding 14k Gold to the mix. You know what that means! Hand-polished, solid gold Yoda rings for your next anniversary!
Shapeways transforms 3D prints into solid gold objects using a five-step, wax casting process. I’m going to quote them to layout the process, as I’ve made mistakes in describing investment casting in the past: “First, the model is 3D printed in wax using a specialized high-resolution 3D printer.…
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