3D Printing on the Desktop

I blogged about 3D printing earlier this year. 3D printing involves designing a 3D model in a design application such as AutoCAD, exporting an STL file and then literally printing a 3D object using a multi-pass inkjet-like process, but with a material which can be plastic or resin rather than ink.

At that time the only 3D printers were large floor models. I just noticed in the Beyond the Paper blog that Objet has released a desktop 3D printer. The Alaris30 has a 300 x 200 x 150 mm (11.81 x 7.87 x 5.9in)  build tray and fits on a desk. (Photo from Objet)