Buying a 3D printer is one thing, but calculating how much is costs to actually produce one design or prototype is another, especially considering ongoing output. Jason King at 3D Print Headquarters tabulated just about every imaginable expense and after we translated that into US funds, it looks as if you stand to spend around $10 to produce the average prototype weighing several ounces. Check out the breakdowns in the full article and find out what the real costs of owning a 3D printer is once depreciation, electricity, repair, and other variables are considered. : http://3dprint.com/29396/can-i-afford-3d-printing/

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