Summary: <p>Is 3D printing poised to change how we prototype and build parts and full machines or is it just another toy? Both Frank and James have been long time 3D printing advocates and with prices coming down to consumer friendly levels it seems like it is a great time to jump in. However, as James just recently experienced it may still be early days filled with tons of headaches and thrown away print failures. We discuss the past, present, and future of 3D printing on this week's Merge Conflict.</p> <h3>Follow Us</h3> <ul> <li>Frank: <a href="http://twitter.com/praeclarum" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://praeclarum.org" target="_blank">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/praeclarum" target="_blank">GitHub</a> </li> <li>James: <a href="http://twitter.com/jamesmontemagno" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://motzcod.es" target="_blank">Blog</a>, <a href="http://github.com/jamesmontemagno" target="_blank">GitHub</a> </li> <li>Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/adventureface" target="_blank">Adventureface</a> </li> </ul><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.syncfusion.com/products/xamarin?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=list&utm_campaign=mergexampodcy18">Syncfusion</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.syncfusion.com/products/xamarin?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=list&utm_campaign=mergexampodcy18">Syncfusion offers the largest selection of controls for Xamarin.iOS, Xamarin.Android, and Xamarin.Forms. Check out our components on NuGet and don’t forget to download our Xamarin e-books. </a> </li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul> <li><a title="Tiko - The Unibody 3D Printer" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tiko3d/tiko-the-unibody-3d-printer">Tiko - The Unibody 3D Printer</a></li> <li><a title="Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thingiverse.com/">Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects</a></li> <li><a title="Folding Nintendo Switch Stand - Thingiverse" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2169915">Folding Nintendo Switch Stand - Thingiverse</a></li> <li><a title="Amazon.com: PancakeBot 2.0" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MTKXXQJ/mergeconflict-20">Amazon.com: PancakeBot 2.0</a></li> <li><a title="OpenSCAD - The Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.openscad.org/">OpenSCAD - The Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller</a></li> <li><a title="OpenJSCAD.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://openjscad.org/">OpenJSCAD.org</a></li> <li><a title="Scott Hanselman : 3D printed foldable #NintendoSwitch stand." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRogyb5jMzx/">Scott Hanselman : 3D printed foldable #NintendoSwitch stand.</a></li> </ul>
