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NASA Dangerously close to the 'Star trek Replicator'

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NASA has been able to use electron-beams to create specialized parts in a manner that is cheaper and more energy efficient that traditional 3D manufacturing process.

We are getting very close to the Star Trek universe where using raw materials, a computer controlled device called a Replicator can create almost anything, in any configuration.  Tea, Earl Grey, Hot.

[Via NASA]

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