This video from Jay Leno’s Garage shows the amazing power of 3D scanning and printing equipment. Take a valve from a 1907 steam car, scan it in using the NextEngine and then print with a Dimension machine. Both together make a “Xerox” for parts.

Leno talks about how so many cars sit idle for want of just one discontinued part. Even if they do get remade, it’s often to some sub-par shop in China. That’s not who you want making your one-off must-have-to-run parts. Auto restoration & racing shops need access to this equipment, however most have never heard of it or don’t know that it can be had for a reasonable price. Just wait…

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3D Printing, Automotive, Laser Scanning by Nick