A Solar Powered 3D Printer that Prints Glass out of Sand

[MakerTed]

This incredible solar powered 3D Printer can print glass using Sand as filament



It runs entirely on sun rays (instead of a laser), and the scientist that invented it hopes it can be used in developing countries where resources are limited.

You can read more about this at http://www.scidev.net/global/energy/...most%20popular

[BakerEvan]

I love hearing stories like this. This printer takes something that is in abundance, uses nothing but solar energy and makes something that is useful. I think this will lead to other ways in which developing countries can catch up to the developed world. Next there will be plastic recyling printers that run on Solar power. Perhaps even metal recycling printers as well.