The random thought thread

**NeoMatrix** · 08-31-2015

Originally Posted by Iowatech

A 3D printer that can print in ten different materials? The answer is apparently "yes" according to this, which I found on Slashdot today:
MIT builds a 3D printer that can use 10 materials at once | Computerworld
Standard warning for all links I share: follow this link at your own peril.

Addendum.
It was interesting to read the last part of the above web page....

"Picture someone who sells electric wine openers, but doesn't have $7,000 to buy a printer like this. In the future, they could walk into a FedEx with a design and print out batches of their finished product at a reasonable price," Ramos says. "For me, a practical use like that would be the ultimate dream."

It appears that Ramos is uncertain about the photocopier industry and print shops. Apparently FedEx is the place for all 3D printing in the future. My understanding of FedEx is that it's just a snail mailing service like Australia Post here in OZ.....

All Techo's and print-shops are history, we are all doooomed......

**slimslob** · 08-31-2015

**slimslob** · 08-31-2015

**copier addict** · 08-31-2015

Originally Posted by NeoMatrix

Addendum.
It was interesting to read the last part of the above web page....

"Picture someone who sells electric wine openers, but doesn't have $7,000 to buy a printer like this. In the future, they could walk into a FedEx with a design and print out batches of their finished product at a reasonable price," Ramos says. "For me, a practical use like that would be the ultimate dream."

It appears that Ramos is uncertain about the photocopier industry and print shops. Apparently FedEx is the place for all 3D printing in the future. My understanding of FedEx is that it's just a snail mailing service like Australia Post here in OZ.....

All Techo's and print-shops are history, we are all doooomed......

Not sure how 3D printing is going to put print shops out of business. Besides, who has several hours, or days, to wait for something to be printed when you can just get it at the store?

**Cipher** · 08-31-2015

**NeoMatrix** · 09-02-2015

.............Yaawwwwn.... coffee break....... I hate end of year TAX.....

I should be doing TAX but I appear to spending more time on CTN......
I'm gonna have to knock out the NIC cable, if I'm going to make my accountants deadline this week.

Everyone STOP talking so I can get my TAX done......

**ZOOTECH** · 09-02-2015

"if fitness came in a bottle, everyone would have a great body."'
Quoting, Cher.

**slimslob** · 09-02-2015

AN OLD WOMAN WALKED UP AND TIED HER OLD MULE TO THE HITCHING POST.
AS SHE STOOD THERE, BRUSHING SOME OF THE DUST FROM HER FACE AND CLOTHES, A YOUNG GUNSLINGER STEPPED OUT OF THE SALOON WITH A GUN IN ONE HAND AND A BOTTLE OF WHISKEY IN THE OTHER. THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER LOOKED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND LAUGHED, "HEY OLD WOMAN, HAVE YOU EVER DANCED?"

THE OLD WOMAN LOOKED UP AT THE GUNSLINGER AND SAID, "NO,... I NEVER DID DANCE... NEVER REALLY WANTED TO."

A CROWD HAD GATHERED AS THE GUNSLINGER GRINNED AND SAID "WELL, YOU OLD BAG, YOU'RE GONNA DANCE NOW," AND STARTED SHOOTING AT THE OLD WOMAN'S FEET.

THE OLD WOMAN PROSPECTOR -- NOT WANTING TO GET HER TOE BLOWN OFF --STARTED HOPPING AROUND. EVERYBODY WAS LAUGHING. WHEN HIS LAST BULLET HAD BEEN FIRED, THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER, STILL LAUGHING, HOLSTERED HIS GUN AND TURNED AROUND TO GO BACK INTO THE SALOON.

THE OLD WOMAN TURNED TO HER PACK MULE, PULLED OUT A DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN, AND COCKED BOTH HAMMERS.
THE LOUD CLICKS CARRIED CLEARLY THROUGH THE DESERT AIR, AND THE CROWD STOPPED LAUGHING IMMEDIATELY.

THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER HEARD THE SOUNDS, TOO, AND HE TURNED AROUND VERY SLOWLY. THE SILENCE WAS ALMOST DEAFENING. THE CROWD WATCHED AS THE YOUNG GUNMAN STARED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND THE LARGE GAPING HOLES OF THOSE TWIN BARRELS.

THE BARRELS OF THE SHOTGUN NEVER WAVERED IN THE OLD WOMAN'S HANDS, AS SHE QUIETLY SAID, "SON, HAVE YOU EVER KISSED A MULE'S ASS?"

THE GUNSLINGER SWALLOWED HARD AND SAID, "NO M'AM... BUT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO.

THERE ARE FIVE LESSONS HERE FOR ALL OF US:

1 - Never be arrogant.
2 - Don't waste ammunition.
3 - Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.
4 - Always make sure you know who has the power.
5 - Don't mess with old people; they didn't get old by being stupid.