Wired has an interesting article on this:
“The virtual designer creates a three-dimensional model of a client’s avatar using screenshots taken in the world of Second Life. He uses an open-source design tool known as the OpenGLExtractor by Eyebeam OpenLab. After tweaking the model to make sure that there are no overly fragile parts — hair has been a big worry — Buckbee sends the design to the client for final approval. The digital file is then turned into reality using a 3-D printer made by Z Corp”
Basically means that Second Life freaks can bring their virtual world items live by “3D printing” them. Neat and bizarre. What will the future on this be – will the monsters and horrors of games extend out of game consoles. Will the toy industry merge with printing industry? When will the plastic printers enter mass markets…. what do you think?
